Spiced Autumn Caramel Corn Recipe

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Spiced Autumn Caramel Corn
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Ingredients:

  • 3 -4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice , to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Mist a large bowl with cooking spray, pour in the popcorn and sprinkle the pecan halves across the top. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda, cayenne pepper and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, butter, salt and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over high heat without stirring for 10-14 minutes, until the mixture becomes a light golden-yellow caramel.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Next, carefully whisk in the baking-soda mixture.
  5. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn & quickly toss the caramel and popcorn together until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the popcorn onto two large baking sheets, break apart any large clumps, and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 495.45 Kcal (2074 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.02g 51%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 425.47mg 18%
Potassium 232.25mg 5%
Total Carbs 50.22g 17%
Sugars 31.19g 125%
Dietary Fiber 6.39g 26%
Protein 6.41g 13%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 31.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 530.53 Kcal (2221 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.36g 51%
Cholesterol 8.17mg 3%
Sodium 455.6mg 18%
Potassium 248.69mg 5%
Total Carbs 53.78g 17%
Sugars 33.4g 125%
Dietary Fiber 6.84g 26%
Protein 6.87g 13%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 34mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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