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Maple butter cinnamon popcorn in a pastel pink bowl, coated in glossy maple glaze with visible cinnamon speckles on fluffy popcorn kernels
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🍁 Maple Butter Cinnamon Popcorn

This maple butter popcorn is warm, golden, and lightly caramelized with real maple syrup and rich butter. It’s sweet without being cloying, perfectly crisp, and filled with cozy fall vibes—yet simple enough to make year-round. A dreamy upgrade to classic buttered popcorn.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon popcorn, fall snack, homemade popcorn, maple butter popcorn, maple cinnamon popcorn, movie night snack, sweet popcorn
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200kcal
Cost $5 for entire batch

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add popcorn kernels, cover, and cook until popping slows.
  • Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and discard unpopped kernels.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar until combined.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Drizzle sauce over popcorn and toss gently to coat.
  • Allow popcorn to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use real maple syrup for the best flavor; pancake syrup will not caramelize the same way.
For extra crunch, spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 20 minutes, stirring once.
Adjust cinnamon to taste; add an extra pinch after tossing if you prefer a warmer spice profile.
Allow the popcorn to cool slightly before serving so the maple glaze can set properly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.