Autumn Pumpkin Popcorn Recipes

AUTUMN PUMPKIN POPCORN

Steps:

• Mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice together in small bowl.
• Pop corn in your microwave according to package directions, or your microwave settings.
• Remove from microwave and open bag (be careful of the steam!).
• Sprinkle pumpkin spice mixture over hot popcorn and shake up to distribute evenly.
• Enjoy!

PUMPKIN-POPCORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the popcorn and toss to coat in the butter.
• Add the stock, pumpkin and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the leeks are very tender, the popcorn has dissolved away from the kernels and the kernels are softened, about 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a countertop blender. Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if necessary. Thin with up to 1/2 cup water, if desired. Serve in individual bowls with the remaining popcorn as a garnish.

AUTUMN PUMPKIN PISCO

Steps:

• To reverse dry shake the cocktail (for optimal froth), add the pisco, pumpkin puree, Cinnamon-Nutmeg Syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain out the ice, add the egg white and dry shake to create a nice egg white froth. Strain into a cocktail glass.
• Combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

HALLOWEEN POPCORN PUMPKINS

Steps:

• Grease a muffin pan and set aside. Place popcorn, candy corn and peanuts into a large bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in marshmallows, red food coloring and yellow food coloring, adjusting color if needed to get a nice shade of orange. When the marshmallows are completely melted, pour over the popcorn and stir to evenly distribute the candy, nuts and marshmallow.
• Use a greased spoon to fill the muffin cups. Insert a piece of licorice to act as the stem, and mold the popcorn around it. Let stand until firm, 10 to 15 minutes, and then pull the pumpkins out by their stems and admire your pumpkin patch!