Maple Pumpkin Spice Popcorn

Pure maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and pecans team up with popcorn to make the perfect autumn-flavored snack mix.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
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

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large saucepan or pot, heat brown sugar, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice mix over medium heat.
   
2. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling.
   Stir in butter until melted and well blended.
   
3. Add pecans, if desired, and popcorn and stir until well coated.
   
4. Allow mixture to cool before serving. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Makes 5 (1 cup) servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.