Smartfood’s Caramel Apple Popcorn Snack Mix

Manufacturers in the increasingly crowded snack category are searching for ways to distinguish their offerings and stand out from competition. One such way is the launch by Smartfood this fall of their caramel apple popcorn mix product.

POP! Gourmet Popcorn of Seattle provides microwaveable popcorn options that use Smart Balance blend of oils for lower calorie snack options. Their Butter Light and Healthy Pop varieties use these special oils as part of their offering.

Chewy & Crunchy

This caramel recipe employs a mixture of both corn syrup and honey as its foundation, an age-tested combination that yields long lasting crunch with intense apple flavors. A candy thermometer is highly recommended to prevent either over or under cooking the caramel, while for making popcorn caramel you need a roasting pan with high sides to keep any overflowing.

This snack mix is the ideal treat for fall gatherings, football games, after school snacks or as an thoughtful present for college-bound teens or new moms!

Healthy & Delicious

Caramel apple popcorn is the ultimate snack mix! Perfect for fall parties or to send with college students as a fun treat for new moms. Add some shredded carrots or goji berries for additional nutrition benefits; use caramel sea salt baking chips from Trader Joe’s, although regular chocolate or butterscotch chips would work just as well! The key to creating such delicious popcorn snacks is pouring apple cider caramel sauce quickly onto popcorn before mixing using a spatula!