Description
A deliciously sweet and warm treat, Honey Cinnamon Butter Popcorn combines fluffy popped corn with a luscious blend of melted butter, honey, and aromatic cinnamon, finished with a light sprinkle of salt for perfect balance. This simple yet irresistible snack is quick to prepare and perfect for movie nights or anytime craving a sweet-savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
Honey Cinnamon Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup pure honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Seasoning
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Pop the Corn: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid. Allow the kernels to pop, listening carefully, and once popping slows to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat to avoid burning.
- Prepare Honey Cinnamon Butter: While the popcorn is popping, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat until the butter is bubbly but not browned. Stir in the honey and ground cinnamon thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and fragrant.
- Toss Together: Transfer the warm popped corn into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the honey cinnamon butter evenly over the popcorn and toss gently to coat every piece without crushing the kernels.
- Season: Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the coated popcorn and toss once more gently to balance the sweetness with a hint of saltiness.
- Serve & Enjoy: Portion the honey cinnamon butter popcorn into bowls or bags and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best popping results.
- Adjust the cinnamon and honey quantities to taste if you prefer a stronger or lighter flavor.
- Serve immediately to keep the popcorn crisp and flavorful.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness but note the popcorn may lose crispness over time.
