Gingerbread Popcorn

 

If you love gingerbread, you will really enjoy this Gingerbread Popcorn recipe. It has all the flavors of gingerbread and caramel rolled into one great taste. The recipe is easy and simple to make. It is perfect for gift giving, or as a sweet snack for you and your family.

Ingredients

20 c. popcorn
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. vanilla

Directions 

Preheat oven to 250°. Grease two 13 x 9-inch pans or a large roasting pan.

Place popcorn in a large bowl or a large roasting pan. Set aside while you make the caramel coating.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter.  Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Cook and stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring.

Remove from heat. Stir in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will foam up, but don't worry, as that is what it is supposed to do. Mix thoroughly.

Pour the hot caramel sauce over the popped corn. Stir the popcorn, so that every piece has a coating of caramel sauce. 

Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  

Cool and enjoy.  Store any leftovers, if you have any, in an airtight container.