Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn is a quick and easy recipe for all your fall snacking needs!
The season turned to fall this week, which means it’s officially time to break out the pumpkin pie spice! The blogosphere is usually a little like Michael’s and Hobby Lobby… it seems we are often several months ahead of appropriate when it comes to bringing things out for the season. Michaels has even had their Christmas decorations out for a month or two now. Are there really people out there already preparing for Christmas? (Please don’t answer that… I don’t think I really want to know). I love the holidays, and I absolutely LOVE Christmas, but I’m a “take things one day at a time” kind of gal and also usually a few steps behind. This is why it is only now that I’m sharing my first pumpkin pie spice recipe of the season, after fall has already begun.
Don’t get me wrong… I’ve enjoyed my fair share of Pumpkin Spiced Lattes at Starbucks since they came back in August and have maybe even worn my brown fall boots once or twice already, even though it has been in the 80’s still here. I love Fall and am so excited for it to be pumpkin season! I hope you are too!
This recipe for Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn was born out of a craving. You see, I wanted something with Pumpkin Spice in it so badly… I’d already enjoyed my latte for the day, my daughter had just made cookies, so I didn’t really want to have any more baked goods around, tempting me… I needed something quick and easy. Popcorn!
Tips For Perfectly Popped Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
I’ve written about how I follow the stovetop popcorn instructions from Simply Recipes before. The only thing I change from Elise’s Perfect Popcorn Recipe is I pop my kernels in Nutiva coconut oil. It is the only way I’ll make popcorn around here because nothing else even comes close to comparison in fully popped popcorn and flavor. I also only use Mushroom Kernels now… specifically this brand I have delivered from Amazon. The popcorn pops up perfectly plump every single time! If you love popcorn like we do, make sure to check out the mushroom kernels, coconut oil and Elise’s instructions for perfectly popped popcorn!
OK, well let’s get to the recipe so you can start snacking! Happy popcorn popping!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups popped popcorn approx 1/3 cup mushroom popcorn kernels
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F
- Place popped popcorn on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, blend together olive oil, pumpkin pie spice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Once blended, drizzle over popcorn until evenly dispersed. Stir the popcorn around on the baking sheet until popcorn is coated.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, stopping to stir at the 5 minute mark.
- Remove from the oven, and if desired, finish with up to 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt sprinkled over the completed popcorn.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Love your tips for perfectly popped popcorn and I’m craving everything pumpkin pie spiced!
-Jamie
Thank you, Jamie! I just can’t help but want everything pumpkin this time of year!
I am just like you! I try to not rush the seasons, but I to have enjoyed a pumpkin spice latte and wore my fall boots while its been 80 degrees!
Kindred spirits! 🙂
I have definitely eaten some pumpkin, but I have not worn fall boots yet! You’re right–we are like hobby lobby with our pumpkin posts 🙂
It may be because I need a pedicure in a serious way (so needed to hide my toes!)
This is a popcorn I’d love to snack on all season! So good!!
I love popcorn in the fall… it just seems homey and comforting!
This is pretty much genius. Also I love the mushroom popcorn – can’t wait to check out the brand you buy!!
Thanks, Liz! I’ve been buying the Just Poppin’ brand for several years now. Do you have a favorite brand?
I love your tips for perfectly popped popcorn. I’ve never tried Mushroom Popcorn but I’ll have to order some from Amazon. This recipe sounds like a great alternative to baked sweets with pumpkin – a much healthier alternative.
It’s so good how fluffy it pops up!
Love that we both had a pumpkin spice snack on our minds! This popcorn looks perfect for our next movie night!
I think EVERYONE has pumpkin spice on the mind these days… at least from the looks of the blogosphere this morning anyway 😉
Popcorn is my “yikes! I’ve been having one too many delicious desserts” snack – this sounds like a great way to have a little something without the hips getting a lot of something 🙂
Love the pumpkin spice flavor on this popcorn! It’s the perfect treat for those days when I really do not need another brownie or cookie!!!
What a great fall flavored snack! Thanks for sharing! I pinned it!
I am seeing this recipe everywhere and I finally decided to stop by and tell you how much I adore it!! It seriously makes my mouth water every time ;). Yay for fall!
I’m a popcorn freak and this seasonal version sounds great! Thanks!
I can definitely see myself devouring a massive bowlful of this pumpkin pie popcorn tonight. Thanks for the great recipe, it’s lucky that I have all the ingredients on hand!
I can’t make the switch to pumpkin until after Labor Day. When all the pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers kept popping up in August it was just too soon for mel
I tried stovetop popcorn on my craptastic old smooth top stove and it was a major fail! It was totally the stove not the method. Bought an old school air popper and love it. Will definitely try pumpkin spice on my popcorn though!
Perfect snack. Love this version for fall + love that Pumpkin Pie Spice. I just stocked up!
Oh my gosh, you can buy mushroom kernels? That’s amazing! I’m always telling people about mushrooms and butterflies and they think I’m crazy! This popcorn sounds so good! I’ve got everything necessary to make it, so rest assured this will be my afternoon snack today. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
What a perfect snack for the holidays! I love it!