October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month!

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a time to honor America’s favorite magical, munchable maize. You seldom need an excuse to grab a handful of these simple kernels of goodness, but a month long celebration gives you plenty of time and justi fication to try new recipes.  Whether you make it sweet, savory or salty, plain or pumped up, you’ll join your fellow Americans in consuming some 16 billion quarts this year.


Surprise your family and friends with a popcorn treat today in honor of National Popcorn Poppin’ Month.

Maple Pumpkin Spice Popcorn

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

5 cups popped popcorn

• In a large saucepan or pot, heat brown 

sugar, maple syrup and pumpkin pie 

spice mix over medium heat. Cook, 

stirring, 3 minutes or until sugar is 

dissolved and mixture is bubbling. Stir 

in butter until melted and well blended. 

Add pecans, if desired, and popcorn and 

stir until well coated.

• Allow mixture to cool before serving. 

Serve immediately or store in an 

airtight container.

Yield: 5 cups

For more tasty recipes, fun facts, popcorn trivia and more, visit www.popcorn.org.  Happy Snacking!