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    home » Recipes » Christmas

    Caramel gingerbread popcorn

    Published: Nov 24, 2020. Modified: Jun 17, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    The best thing about this time of year? All the awesome flavours- like this caramel gingerbread popcorn!

    caramel gingerbread popcorn in a star shaped bowl with santas and candy canes

    It's a favourite around here and perfect for starting off the Christmas season, turn on your favourite Christmas movie, make some gingerbread caramel popcorn and get right into the Christmas spirit!

    The whole family will love it

    This popcorn is gluten free and dairy free and the whole family is going to love it. With classic Christmas flavours like cinnamon, ginger, maple and nutmeg, it tastes like European Christmas markets.

    Popping the corn

    Sure, you can buy store bought popped corn for this recipe but I like to do my own, using this method. Why?

    • you control what goes on it
    • it's super cheap
    • it's fresher

    I use these corn kernels from Honest to Goodness.

    Using storebought popcorn

    Believe it or not, it is actually quite difficult to find completely plain popcorn in the shops.

    • this seasoned with salt one from woolworths is relatively plain and the salt works to create a salted caramel flavour
    • or this one from Coles is lightly salted
    caramel gingerbread popcorn on a tray and in a star shaped bowl with santas

    Quick and easy to make

    Making the glaze for this popcorn takes MINUTES! And then pop it into the oven and in no time you'll be enjoying caramel gingerbread popcorn. The great thing is, it also makes a large batch, 12 cups worth!

    Perfect as a gift

    Packaged in cute jars with a ribbon, this would be a cute teacher or neighbour gift, with the bonus that it makes 12 cups so there will be some leftover for the whole family too!

    caramel gingerbread popcorn on oven trays

    Ingredients

    • popcorn (pop your own using this method)
    • coconut oil
    • brown sugar
    • maple syrup
    • ground cinnamon
    • ground ginger
    • ground nutmeg
    ingredients: popcorn, maple syrup, coconut oil, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius.
    2. Combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    3. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
    4. Bring to the boil and allow to foam.
    5. Pour over the popped corn and mix well.
    6. Transfer to baking trays and bake for 15 minutes at 150 degrees celsius or until golden brown.
    7. Allow to cool completely before serving.

    Storage

    This caramel gingerbread popcorn will keep well in an airtight container when cold for up to a week. By not using dairy, it's extending the time this can be shelf-stable for! The best way to store it is to ensure it is completely cold, then crunch it into individual kernels as you put it into an airtight container.

    close up of popcorn

    Substitutions

    • you can swap the coconut oil for butter
    • swap the maple syrup for the same quantity of honey or golden syrup

    More Christmas flavours

    • Chocolate marshmallow Christmas slice, egg free!
    • Christmas butter cookies, perfect for sharing
    • 3 super easy Christmas share plates
    caramel gingerbread popcorn

    Caramel gingerbread popcorn

    This caramel gingerbread popcorn is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Gluten free and dairy free and filled with gingerbread flavours.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: christmas, snacks
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 788kcal
    Author: Kylie

    Equipment

    small saucepan
    baking trays
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    Ingredients

    • 12 cups popcorn
    • 150 grams coconut oil
    • 110 grams brown sugar
    • 125 ml maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius.
    • Combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    • Stir until sugar has dissolved.
    • Bring to the boil and allow to foam.
    • Pour over the popped corn and mix well.
    • Transfer to baking trays and bake for 15 minutes at 150 degrees celsius or until golden brown.
    • Allow to cool completely before serving.

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Sodium: 15mg | Calcium: 31mg | Sugar: 17g | Fiber: 21g | Potassium: 485mg | Calories: 788kcal | Saturated Fat: 12g | Fat: 20g | Protein: 18g | Carbohydrates: 138g | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Jaimie @ Jaimie Eats says

      December 05, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome idea! My kids will love this... teachers gifts sorted 🙂

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        December 05, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Yes! It's perfect for teacher gifts!

        Reply
    2. adriana says

      November 24, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      How festive gotta love caramel popcorn definitely making this treat for the family this holiday season.

      Reply
    3. Ipsa says

      November 24, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome snack for kids. And what a flavor!! going to repeat this for my kiddo.

      Reply
    4. Maria says

      November 24, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love it!!! Perfect combination with our Netflix bonding with the whole fam! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. veenaazmanov says

      November 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Best snack when Homemade. So easy and the best flavor for sure, Best movie time snack at home.

      Reply

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