Honey Cinnamon Popcorn for Movie Night
Movie Night, Upgraded
Plain popcorn is fine. Honey cinnamon popcorn is the reason everyone stays on the couch for the second movie.
A quick honey butter glaze coats every piece with a thin, sweet, cinnamon-spiced layer and a little salt to balance it out. It tastes a lot like kettle corn with a warm, cozy twist.
Eat it right away for a soft, sticky treat, or bake it for 10 minutes to turn it crisp and crunchy like caramel corn.
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Honey Cinnamon Popcorn
Honey butter glaze, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
| Prep5 min | Cook10 min | Total15 min | YieldAbout 12 cups |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or about 12 cups popped popcorn)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, for popping
- 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons raw honey (we use our Beeholden Farms raw honey)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
Equipment: a large pot with a lid or a stovetop popcorn popper, plus a baking sheet if you want it crunchy.
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat with 3 kernels. When they pop, add the rest, cover, and shake the pot often. When popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops, take it off the heat. Pour into your largest bowl and pick out any unpopped kernels.
- Make the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the honey. Let it bubble gently for 1 minute, stirring, so it thickens slightly. Stir in the cinnamon and salt.
- Coat. Drizzle the glaze over the popcorn a little at a time, tossing with a big spoon or spatula after each addition so it coats evenly.
- Serve or crisp. Eat it right away while it's warm and a little sticky. For crunchy popcorn, spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 10 minutes, stirring once. Let it cool for 5 minutes to crisp up.
Recipe notes: This recipe cooks the honey, so it isn't raw anymore, but the flavor still shines. Using microwave popcorn? Choose a plain or lightly salted bag.
Make It a Snack Mix
- Add crunch: toss in a cup of honey-roasted nuts or pretzels.
- Add chocolate: drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled, baked popcorn.
- Go fall: swap the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice.
Storage and Safety Tips
- Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days. The baked version stays crunchier longer.
- Careful with hot glaze. Melted honey and butter can burn, so let it cool for a moment before tossing with your hands.
- Not for babies. Honey in any form should never be given to children under 12 months old. Popcorn is also a choking hazard for young children.
Grab a Jar for Movie Night
A few spoonfuls of good honey make a big difference in a simple snack. Ours is raw, lightly strained, and harvested in small batches from our hives.
Ready to pop? Shop our raw honey here. Local to Fremont? Pickup is free, and we offer free local delivery to the 94536 zip code on orders of $35 or more.
Want a fun fact to share during the movie? Read why bees make honey.
