Description
Crisp autumn winds carry delightful whispers of fall harvest caramel corn mix, blending sweet maple notes with crunchy pecans and golden kernels. Homemade comfort arrives perfectly balanced, promising seasonal satisfaction that delights taste buds and warms hungry hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups caramel popcorn
- 4 cups pretzels
- 2 cups (16.2 ounces / 459.6 grams) candy corn
Sweet Additions:
- 1 cup (7.6 ounces / 215.5 grams) Reeses Minis Unwrapped
- 1 cup (9.9 ounces / 280.7 grams) Reeses Pieces
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean, spacious workspace, ensuring each component is ready for combining.
- Toss popcorn, pretzels, pecans, and pumpkin seeds into a generously sized mixing bowl, creating a textural autumn-inspired foundation.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce evenly across the dry ingredients, gently folding to coat every morsel with rich, golden sweetness.
- Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt over the mixture, stirring carefully to distribute the warm, seasonal spices throughout.
- Allow the caramel-coated mixture to cool and set for approximately 15-20 minutes, enabling the caramel to form a delicate, crisp shell around each ingredient.
- Transfer the harvest mix into an airtight container or sealed storage bag, preserving its crunch and flavor for up to two weeks in a cool, dry location.
- Serve at room temperature as a delightful snacking experience, perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy evening treats.
Notes
- Toast nuts and seeds lightly before adding to enhance their natural flavors and create a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Use freshly popped corn for maximum crispness and avoid pre-packaged popcorn which can become stale quickly.
- Drizzle caramel carefully to ensure even coating and prevent soggy spots in the mix.
- Let the mixture cool completely before storing to maintain its crunchy texture and prevent condensation inside the container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg