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Are you ready for all the flavors of fall? This Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn is going to be your new favorite treat. It’s not only fast and easy to do – but it’s incredibly delicious and addictive as well. This is perfect for a simple fall dessert – or a great snack for movie night!
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Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
Can we all just agree that popcorn should be its own food group? I mean, I see nothing wrong with eating this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
Popcorn is one of those foods that is extremely versatile in how it can be cooked and flavored – which is why I love it so much!
I’ve made this recipe for fall, but I’ve also made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well. It’s just a simple and easy snack that everyone can literally dig in.
(Get some really cute and festive popcorn bowls so that you can serve it with a flair!)
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s fast and simple to make
- It really does taste like a pumpkin spice latte!
- You can easily make a large batch to feed all your family and friends
- It’s a great treat to welcome in the fall!
Ingredients to make Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
One bite of this pumpkin-flavored popcorn, and you’re going to be hooked!
- Prepared popcorn – I use a light salt and olive oil combination to make my popcorn. You can use a stir crazy, air pop it, or cook it on the stove.
- Unsalted butter – If you use salted butter, make sure to omit adding in any extra salt.
- Light brown sugar – This adds a tad bit of sweetness.
- Pumpkin pie spice – The star of the show!
- Salt – Optional to add.
- Instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules – Use whichever you have on hand!
How to make Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
- Pop the popcorn and then add it to a large bowl.
- Combine the melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, salt, brown sugar, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- Drizzle the mixture over the top of the popped popcorn and toss carefully until combined well.
How do I make homemade pumpkin spice?
You know that I think that homemade is always best! To make homemade pumpkin spice, simply combine ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ground ginger + ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg, AND ⅛ teaspoon of allspice.
Stir together – and you’ve just created DIY pumpkin spice!
FAQs
If you don’t have these ingredients or can’t find them at the store, you can use instant coffee. (and if you’re not a coffee drinker, you can buy the single packets at the store, so you don’t have to buy a bunch to have on hand.)
Be sure that the butter is melted and distributed evenly over the ingredients. If you have hunks of butter and they’re not melted, they could stick the popcorn kernels together and cause a clumpy mess.
The best way to keep popcorn fresh is to store it in an airtight container. You just need to add it to a container and put on a lid. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 day. (I highly doubt it’s going to last that long, but you never know!)
Air popping popcorn is the healthiest way to pop popcorn because it literally uses heat and air. There is no oil added, which is great. (Many people don’t care for air popping their popcorn, but if you’re adding other toppings and seasonings, it’s really no big deal!) You can also use a stir crazy to pop popcorn, but that will require some oil or butter to be added to pop the kernels.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 cups prepared popcorn (plain or neutral flavored)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch salt optional
- ½-1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
Instructions
- Put the popcorn in a large bowl. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and espresso powder in a small bowl. (Use espresso powder to taste. If you can’t find espresso powder, substitute instant coffee granules.)
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the popcorn and toss gently until combined. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Recipe Nutrition
Make this EASY semi-homemade Pumpkin Spice Popcorn with kettle corn and tons of pumpkin pie spice -it’s like a pumpkin spice latte in snack form. The perfect fall appetizer recipe!
Last Updated on September 27, 2022
Congrats for that amazing TV debut! Every once in a while, you must do something that calls for going out of your comfort zone and I think this was just the perfect opportunity! 🙂 This popcorn is just delightful!Â
Thank you!
Stepping out of your comfort zone is good every once in awhile! Happy to hear you ended up liking it! Can’t wait to watch the segment and try this yummy popcorn!
Dorothy, you did fantastic! I’m sure I would have froze up but you knew exactly what you were talking about. This is a fabulous idea for Fall because who doesn’t love a pumpkin spice latte? Cannot wait to try this. 😀
Thank you!
Popcorn is my favorite snack, and this looks and sounds amazing! Way to go on the television appearance, by the way. I’m gearing up to do my first one at the end of the month!
Good luck!! You’ll do great!
 Congratulations Dorothy! Not only did you do a great job you looked like a pro.
Thanks Jane!
How fun is that?! Good for you for stepping outside your comfort zone! We never know what we are capable of until we try, right?Â
And I love this popcorn!! Hurray for pumpkin season!Â
Exactly!! Thank you Annie!
Oh my!!! Your big break! I LOVED watching this. Now I know what you sound like. You did super well, Dorothy. I just wish they’d showed your face more, since the camera kept showing all the amazing popcorn. And you kept your cool the whole time, even when she did that little food play on your name. Super impressed!
And this popcorn is amazing too, obvi. Love it!
Ugh I hate my voice!! Thanks for watching my friend!!
Great ideas for popcorn and a great performance on the TV segment!
You really did a wonderful job. I couldn’t see any nerves! Congratulations!!
Thanks for watching Karen!
I loved the TV segment! Â You were so polished and professional, like you have been doing this for years!
Thanks Laurie!
You were awesome…you’d never know it was your first time. Â The camera loves you!Â
<3 Thanks my friend!
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