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Spicy Maple Popcorn Mix

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups air-popped popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup candied pecans or toasted plain pecans
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F if you want a crunchy finish (optional).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup and all spices.
  3. Add popcorn and pecans. Toss gently until lightly coated.
  4. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
  5. For crunchy popcorn: Spread on a baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.
  6. For softer popcorn: Enjoy immediately straight from the bowl.

Notes

Any nuts or seeds will do. If you're avoiding them because of heart disease, just leave them out and replace with granola for added crunch.