Caramel Apple Cinnamon Popcorn Balls

Chef Tony Reed

Servings

8-10

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

2 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