Caramel Apple Cinnamon Popcorn Balls

Chef Tony Reed

Servings

10

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

92 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Moderate

Sticky but good, these Caramel Apple Cinnamon Popcorn Balls will be a new fan favorite at get-togethers - watch the recipe video below! 

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

  • 1 quart Apple Cider
  • 1 bag Lesser Evil, Himalayan Gold Popcorn
  • 2 sticks Butter, Unsalted
  • 2 cups Brown Sugar, Light
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Condensed Milk
  • 2 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Spiceology Apple Cinnamon Blend

Directions

  1. In a medium sauce pan on medium heat, reduce the apple cider to 1/4 C (about 1.5 hours) it will become a syrup like texture.

  2. Combine butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup with the apple cider reduction and stir well.

  3. Using a candy thermometer, bring the mixture to a soft ball caramel (236 degrees F).

  4. Once to 236 degrees F remove from heat and add cream of tartar, vanilla, and Spiceology Apple Cinnamon blend.

  5. On a parchment paper-lined sheet tray lay out the popcorn and cover with the caramel sauce.

  6. Mix the popcorn to completely cover with caramel, mold into hand-sized balls and cool. Dig in!
Recipe Products
Blend

Apple Cinnamon Blend

Key Ingredients

Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Citric Acid