POPPED!
W hen it’s time for a sweet
treat, look for seasonal
goodies that complement the
essence of fall. For example,
reach for an option like whole-
grain, fl uff y and crisp popcorn
which can be an easy, DIY snack.

Combine sweet and salty fl avors to
create something delicious and festive to
devour like Coconut-Popcorn Crunch Pie, Peanut Butt er Pie
Popcorn Squares, Key Lime Popcorn Clusters or delightful
Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn — all inspired by your
Thanksgiving favorites.

DOWN HOME APPLE PIE POPCORN
Yield: 10 cups
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dried apple chips, broken into large pieces
1/4 cup toffee bits
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KEY LIME POPCORN CLUSTERS
Yield: about 32 clusters
8 cups popped popcorn
4 whole graham crackers, fi nely chopped,
divided 1
jar (7 1/2 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons grated lime peel
1 tablespoon key lime juice
Line 9-inch square pan with foil.

In large bowl, combine popcorn and all but 2 tablespoons
graham cracker pieces.

In large glass bowl, microwave marshmallow creme and
butt er on high 1 minute. Stir until butt er is melted. Stir in
lime peel and lime juice.

Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, mixing
thoroughly. Using damp hand, fi rmly press mixture into prepared pan.

Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker pieces. Refrigerate 2
hours until fi rm.

Lift foil from pan. Break popcorn mixture into clusters.

PEANUT BUTTER PIE POPCORN SQUARES
Heat oven to 300 F. Whisk melted butt er with vanilla. Toss brown
sugar with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.

Yield: 12 squares
1 cup light corn syrup
Toss popcorn with butt er mixture. Sprinkle evenly with
brown sugar mixture. Stir.

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
3/4 cup raisins
8 cups air-popped popcorn nonstick
Sprinkle apple chips and toff ee bits over top. Bake 15
minutes, or until toff ee bits start to melt. Cool before
serving. Tip: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.

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In large saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar
and peanut butt er.

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Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper.