Honey, You’re Going to Love This Honey Popcorn Recipe

Sometimes the simplest combinations make the best treats. Case in point: honey popcorn! This sweet treat is similar to caramel corn, but easier to prepare and definitely healthier. 

All you need to make it? Your Popsmith Popper, a few basic ingredients you already have in your cupboard, and your oven. 

Go check it out:

Honey Popcorn Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil

• ½ cup popcorn kernels

• ½ cup honey

• ¼ cup salted butter

• ½ teaspoon salt

Honey Popcorn Directions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 250 F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Preheat the Popsmith

Set your stove to medium heat and allow your Popper to preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Pour Oil and Kernels

Pour oil into the Popper and drop 3 kernels. When the first kernel pops, add the rest and cover the popcorn maker.

Step 4: Pop

Turn the Popper’s crank clockwise as the kernels pop to prevent burning. No need to crank the entire time — every few seconds will do. 

Step 5: Remove

Take the Popsmith off the heat when popping slows to 1 to 2 seconds between pops. Then remove the lid.

Step 6: Make Honey Popcorn Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine honey and butter and cook on low. Stir and simmer for about 1 minute.

Step 7: Combine Honey and Popcorn

Pour the honey butter mixture over the popcorn, then cover the Popper and give it a few more cranks or shakes.

Step 8: Spread

Spread the popcorn onto the sheet pan and sprinkle the salt.

Step 9: Bake

Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the honey popcorn is firm and has achieved a caramel-like color. Stir every 15 minutes to ensure an even cook.

Step 10: Serve

Let the honey popcorn cool for 15 minutes, break it into clumps, pour it into a huge bowl, and enjoy!

More Honey Popcorn Tips

• For depth, you can add a dash of vanilla extract to the honey and butter mixture.

• This popcorn tastes good as is, but feel free to combine it with mix-ins! Toasted nuts, dried fruit, and a drizzle of dark chocolate perfectly complement the honey.

• Want to save some honey popcorn for later? Store any extra or leftover popcorn in an airtight container and consume within 5 days. 

The Bee’s Knees

Simple yet incredibly satisfying, this honey popcorn will be a sure hit at your monthly book club meeting. It also makes a great after school snack and movie night snack during those times you want to deviate from the usual buttery popcorn. 

Just remember to let it cool completely before diving in — we know it's hard to wait, but it’ll all be worth it.

Want more snacking inspiration? Don’t miss out on our other popcorn recipes!