Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn is made in the microwave, so it’s quick and easy to make. It’s the perfect treat for Fall.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn with text overlay for Pinterest

Today I have a super quick & easy fall snack recipe for you today. Pumpkin Pie Spiced Kettle Corn that you make in the microwave! I LOVE kettle corn and I have a hard time passing it up at fairs and special events when it’s for sale. It’s a bit expensive though, but not this version! I estimate that 6 cups of this popcorn costs about 40 cents to make, super score!

There’s just something about the sweet, salty, and crunchy combo that I can’t resist. Now make it super easy by using the microwave, and a light touch of pumpkin pie spice to the mix and this is truly kettle corn done the right way!

A close-up of Pumpkin Kettle Corn in a small bowl

You will need some specialty equipment to male this kettle corn:

  1. A microwave (of course).
  2. A glass microwave-safe lidded dish like the one I used. It needs to hold at least 2 quarts in volume.

A process shot of making Pumpkin Kettle corn

 

Cook’s Note:

  • All microwaves are different so you really need to babysit your first batch while it’s in the microwave. That is until you know what theoptimal time is for popping the kettle corn in your microwave.
    • To do this I suggest you set the cook time to 6 minutes and stand in front of the microwave until you hear no more than 5 seconds in between pops. Once this happens, the kettle corn is done!
  • You really don’t want to over cook this kettle corn because the sugar will scorch while in the microwave.
  • Remember to use oven mits when retrieving the baking dish from the microwave, it’ll be wicked hot!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Kettle Corn in a bowl with text overlay for Pinterest
5 from 5 votes

Pumpkin Pie Spice Kettle Corn

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
6 cups
A Food Folks and Fun original!

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Cup popcorn seeds I used JollyTime yellow popcorn seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Place the popcorn kernels, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in your lidded glass microwave-safe 2 quart baking dish (see the post above for my recommendation). Stir until the popcorn kernels are coated with the other ingredients.
  • Spread kernels into an even layer, and place the lid on top. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until there is no more than 5 seconds between popping.
  • Using oven mits, remove the baking dish from the microwave and pour the popcorn out onto a piece of parchment or wax paper. Drizzle with the melted butter and allow to cool and harden, about 3-5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

**All microwaves are different so you really need to babysit your first batch while it's in the microwave. That is until you know what the optimal time is for popping the kettle corn in your microwave.
**To do this I suggest you set the cook time to 6 minutes and stand in front of the microwave until you hear no more than 5 seconds in between pops. Once this happens, the kettle corn is done!

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A close-up of Pumpkin Pie Spice Kettle corn in a small bowl

 

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18 Comments

  1. fearlessdining says:

    This popcorn looks so much fun to make and eat. Great idea!!

  2. Kelly Page says:

    Such a great snack for fall and Halloween!

  3. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says:

    Kettle corn + pumpkin spic = LOVE! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try.

    1. It’s so good. Enjoy, Michelle!

  4. Oh my word this sounds delicious! This is the perfect snack! And popcorn is really a healthy treat, so you’re getting a snack and something good for you (though I won’t tell the husband that part!)

  5. Jennifer Johnson says:

    We just had this at our local Pumpkin Festival! I had no idea how to make it Thanks!

    1. It’s really easy when you make this microwave version. 🙂

  6. Heidy L. McCallum says:

    Doing Kettle Corn the right way – with Pumpkin Pie Spice is such a fantastic idea! I can hardly wait to try this

  7. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says:

    The perfect snack for movie night!

  8. Delicious snack and so easy to make! Love the flavor 🙂

  9. This is down right addicting! I love the pumpkin pie spice twist. So perfect for fall.

  10. My daughter loves this recipe! Definitely one of her favorites! Can’t wait to make this again!

  11. Toni Dash says:

    I really love this fall twist to our favorite kettle corn! My kids enjoyed it!

  12. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says:

    I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing!