Ingredients
¼ cup popcorn seeds (such as JollyTime yellow popcorn)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2–3 test kernels and cover with a lid.
- When test kernels pop, add remaining popcorn seeds and sugar. Cover and shake pot occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook until popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer popcorn to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pumpkin pie spice, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Toss until evenly coated. Serve warm or let cool for a crispy snack.
Notes
Swap pumpkin spice with cinnamon sugar for a simpler flavor.
Drizzle cooled popcorn with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Mix in cranberries or candied pecans for a festive snack mix.
Use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for added flavor.
To re-crisp, bake at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg