SPICY CINNAMON POPCORN

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Plain popcorn never made movie night history. Try this cinnamon-spiced version with a little kick in every bite. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups popped popcorn
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and pecans in a large bowl., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup, pepper sauce and honey; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in butter and cinnamon. Pour carefully over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Emily Matzke
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I've tried many popcorn recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Richie Valli
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This popcorn is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty. I highly recommend it.


mr_faisu_07 official
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This recipe is a must-try for any popcorn lover.


Khan Khan Muhammad
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I'm not usually a fan of popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind. This popcorn is amazing!


Shery Elfalaky
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This popcorn is so good, I ate the whole batch in one sitting.


Keyshia evans
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this popcorn. It's a unique and delicious snack.


Bilal Sdeq
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This popcorn is perfect for a snack or a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Kezlynn Beharie
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best popcorn I've ever had.


MR Likhon
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making this popcorn again and again.


Daria But
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I've made this popcorn several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect party food.


Emran Khan
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


BD SULTAN
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I made this popcorn for my kids and they loved it. It's a great snack for a movie night.


California Dilwot1
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I'm allergic to cinnamon, so I made this popcorn without it. It was still delicious!


Someone generic
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I used a different type of chili powder than the recipe called for, and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


Paulo Lashid
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This recipe is so easy to follow. I had the popcorn made in less than 15 minutes.


Yue Messias
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this popcorn was surprisingly delicious. The cinnamon flavor really mellows out the heat.


Fardowso Cabdulaahi
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This popcorn is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.