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Apple Pie Spice Bourbon Popcorn
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Apple Spice Popcorn with Bourbon Pecans

This Apple Pie Spice Popcorn is for adults-only! Made with bourbon!
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 1113kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Bourbon Pecans

  • 1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Apple Bourbon
  • 2 cups pecan halves

For the Apple Pie Spice Popcorn

  • ¾ cup popcorn kernels popped
  • ¾ cup salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Pie Spice
  • cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Bourbon

Instructions

  • To make the Bourbon Pecans, preheat oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • Place the sugar, apple pie spice, and bourbon into a medium bowl stir to combine.
  • Add the pecans and stir to coat well.
  • Pour the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely, before transferring to an airtight container until needed.
  • To make the Apple Pie Spice Popcorn, preheat oven to 120C/250F/Gas ½ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Spread the popped popcorn across both of the baking sheets and set aside.
  • Place the butter, apple pie spice, brown sugar, and corn syrup into a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
  • Stir the mixture until melted and starts to bubble.
  • Stop stirring and set a timer for 2 minutes. The caramel will bubble up and expand. After 2 minutes turn off the heat. Remove pan from the stovetop.
  • Stir in the baking soda and bourbon - the mixture will rise and foam up so be careful!
  • Pour the bourbon caramel evenly over the two baking sheets of popcorn and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and stir the popcorn before leaving to cool.
  • Once cooled combine the popcorn and pecans in a large bowl and toss to combine.

    Apple Pie Spice Bourbon Popcorn

Notes

The bourbon sugar pecans can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 547mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 139g