Description
Brown Butter Maple Popcorn is an irresistible, gourmet snack that elevates any movie night or gathering. The nutty aroma of brown butter mixed with the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup creates a delightful flavor explosion. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for sharing, but be warned—you may not want to! Enjoy fluffy popcorn coated in a golden glaze, making it a visually appealing and delectable addition to your snack repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method until there are few seconds between pops.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, stirring until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the pure maple syrup; it will bubble vigorously—mix until well combined for about 30 seconds.
- Drizzle the brown butter maple mixture over the popped corn while gently tossing to coat evenly. Add sea salt at this stage.
- Allow the popcorn to cool slightly before serving to ensure the coating firms up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg