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Maple syrup popcorn is a super simple three ingredient recipe with no white sugar or corn syrup. Learn how to make maple popcorn with stove, air popped, or microwave popcorn. Everyone loves this easy popcorn with maple syrup– it makes a great snack for movie night, or you can give it as gifts. It’s so yummy; it’s like caramel corn with maple syrup!
🍿 Maple Popcorn Recipe
This maple butter popcorn is one of the best low-effort ways to make flavored popcorn, IMHO. Here are the ingredients you need to make my popcorn maple syrup recipe:
- 6 cups air popped popcorn
- ½ cup maple syrup (100% pure maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons butter (use coconut oil for vegan maple caramel corn)
- Sea salt (optional)
You can pop your own popcorn kernels or buy plain popped popcorn from the store. You’ll also need a candy thermometer, a small saucepan, and some parchment paper to make this recipe.
➕ How to Make Maple Popcorn on Stove
Here are the step-by-step instructions for how to make sweet popcorn:
- Put the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Put the maple syrup and butter in a non-stick pot on the stove over medium heat. Melt butter and sweetener together to the soft crack stage (270F or 132C), whisking occasionally. (This “caramel sauce” will get bubbly!)
- After heating, quickly stir the maple syrup mixture into the popcorn. (It’s important to work quickly, because it hardens fast! However, be careful because it is also extremely hot.)
- Spread the maple syrup out on a large sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Let it dry and harden for about 10 minutes, then break the maple sugared popcorn into pieces and enjoy!
Note: If your room temperature is hot and/or humid, let the popcorn harden in the fridge instead of on the counter. This maple caramel popcorn is best when freshly made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two.
How can I add flavor to my popcorn?
My favorite maple popcorn seasoning is salt, because the sweet and salty combo is tough to beat! Here are some other ways to flavor popcorn:
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Peanuts
- Chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, almonds, or other nuts
- Crumbled cooked bacon
👩🏻🍳 More Popcorn Recipes
Here are some more popcorn recipes (and popcorn-related recipes) you may enjoy:
- Air Fryer Popcorn Recipe
- Ninja Foodi Popcorn Recipe
- How do you grow popcorn grass?
- Best Popcorn Alternatives
And if you’re looking for maple recipes, don’t miss these maple syrup lollipops.
Watch How to Make It!
Maple Popcorn Recipe (How to Make Maple Syrup Popcorn)
Ingredients
- 6 cups popcorn
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter (use coconut oil for vegan maple caramel corn)
Instructions
- Put the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Put the maple syrup and butter in a non-stick pot on the stove over medium heat. Melt butter and sweetener together to the soft crack stage (270°F or 132°C), whisking occasionally.
- After heating, quickly stir the maple syrup mixture into the popcorn. (It's important to work quickly, because it hardens fast! However, be careful because it is extremely hot.)
- Spread the maple popcorn out on a large sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Let it dry and harden for about 10 minutes, then break it into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). Is maple popcorn good? Yes! Taste is subjective, but we love sweet candied popcorn made with maple syrup, and think it is delicious! Unfortunately, like white sugar, maple syrup is an added sugar that should be consumed in moderation. On the bright side, popcorn is a whole grain that those on a gluten free diet can enjoy. Nutrition information is for one serving.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
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FAQs
Where to buy maple popcorn?
I’ve seen maple popcorn near me at farmer’s markets, maple farms, and even some booths at the mall! It’s likely easier to find if you live in a place where maple syrup is made, like Vermont or Canada. If you can’t find it locally, you can also buy maple popcorn online here or here.
How many calories in maple popcorn?
The calories in maple popcorn depend on the specific recipe and your portion size. This maple popcorn recipe provides 206 calories per serving (for ¼ of the recipe).
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