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Butterbeer Popcorn (Inspired by Harry Potter)

October 16, 2020 by Faith 17 Comments

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This Butterbeer Popcorn is inspired by Harry Potter with a butterscotch vanilla flavor and the sweet crunch of caramel popcorn.

Close Up Front View of Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe in White Bowl

I wish all year could be autumn.

I’d be bundled up in a cozy scarf drinking apple cider and eating roasted winter squash every day. And that’s not even to mention how much I love car rides in the country to take in the glorious fall foliage, and pumpkin spice lattes, which, incidentally, always seem to taste best in fall.

Butterbeer Popcorn with Small White Pumpkin on Wooden Table

One of my favorite autumn traditions is watching the Harry Potter movies with my niece. We usually start around mid-October when the air takes on a nice chill and the trees have begun losing their jewel-toned leaves.

This year I decided to take our Harry Potter experience to the next level for her and make a Harry Potter-inspired treat to enjoy while we watch.

Butterbeer Popcorn in White Ceramic Bowl with Small White Pumpkin and Old Book on Wooden Tray

Chances are, no matter whether or not you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’ve probably heard of pumpkin juice, treacle tart, cauldron cakes, pumpkin pasties, or the infamously wonderful butterbeer.

We tried butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter last time we were in Orlando, and it’s something I’ve wanted to play around with at home ever since. Actually, it’s something I’ve wanted to play around with making ever since I first saw the scene with Harry, Ron, and Hermione enjoying butterbeer in The Three Broomsticks!

Easy Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe

What Does Butterbeer Taste Like?

Butterbeer is a fun flavor combo, and you definitely don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy it. If I had to sum it up in just two words, I’d say butterbeer tastes like butterscotch vanilla.

I use a combo of four extracts (vanilla, almond, butter, and rum), plus molasses and a bit of salt to get the right flavor. I also add just a hint of nutmeg, which you won’t be able to pull out flavor-wise, but I think it just adds that je ne sais quoi that puts this recipe over the top.

Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe on Wooden Table with Brown Checkered Linen and Old Book

More Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes:

  • Butterbeer Pudding
  • Pumpkin Pasties
  • Hot Butterbeer Latte
  • Treacle Tart
  • Butterbeer Brown Butter Blondies

Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe in White Dish on Wooden Table

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Butterbeer Popcorn in White Ceramic Bowl with Small White Pumpkin and Old Book on Wooden Tray

Butterbeer Popcorn (Inspired by Harry Potter)

This Butterbeer Popcorn is inspired by Harry Potter with a butterscotch vanilla flavor and the sweet crunch of caramel popcorn.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 12 cups air-popped popcorn slightly heaping 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavor
  • 3/4 teaspoon rum flavor
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt use less if using fine salt
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Instructions

  • Put the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner; set aside. Sift together the baking soda and nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl; set aside. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, butter extract, and rum extract to a small bowl; set aside.
  • Cook the butter, sugar, molasses, water, and salt in a medium-sized, thick-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 305F (hard crack stage), stirring occasionally. Carefully stir in the mixture of extracts and then the baking soda/spice mix; pour the toffee over the popcorn/nut mixture.
  • Use two heat-safe rubber spatulas to toss the popcorn around to distribute the toffee throughout. Spread the popcorn out onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Let the popcorn cool and then break it apart; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Helpful Tips

  • Recipe adapted from my recipe for Gingerbread Popcorn.
  • Making This on a Hot and/or Humid Day: If it’s a hot and/or humid day and the butterbeer popcorn is too sticky, you can dry it out in the oven. To do so, leave the butterbeer popcorn on the baking sheet and bake it in a 200F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, tossing it every 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on October 20, 2014. I updated it with more information on October 16, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Candy, Snacks Tagged: Butterbeer, Caramel Popcorn, Halloween, Halloween Treats, Harry Potter, Harry Potter Inspired Food, Harry Potter Treats, Popcorn, Recipes

Comments

  1. SuziV says

    July 3, 2020 at 9:01 am

    Thank you for the recipe! I found it a little bitter on my first attempt and made some tweaks and it’s now perfect for me. (Used dark brown sugar instead of granulated and swapped dark corn syrup for the molasses. I added an extra 1/4 tsp of butter extract, too.) I had never made a toffee topping like this before and appreciated the easy to follow instructions. Bring on all the Harry Potter things!

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  2. Caroline Harvey says

    July 2, 2020 at 5:03 am

    Would it work if I replaced the rum extract with actual rum? I’m struggling to find rum essence in any grocery stores 😭

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    • Faith says

      July 5, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Caroline,

      I haven’t tried this recipe with actual rum instead of rum extract. I think it could work, but the only issue is that you may need to use quite a bit more to get the same flavor. Please let me know how it goes if you try it! :)

      Also, if you’re interested in buying rum extract, I buy it on Amazon.

      Reply
  3. Rachel Contreraz says

    September 16, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    Do you think as the recipe is, can these be formed into popcorn (Rememberall) balls? If not, any thoughts on what could be added to be able to form them?

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    • Faith says

      September 24, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Rachel, As the recipe is, I don’t think it would be easy to form it into balls. (I love the idea though, that’s so cute!) However, I think there are a couple different things you could try: 1) mixing in melted marshmallows, or 2) mixing in corn syrup. For each, I would recommend oiling your hands or a rubber spatula before mixing. Also, I would err on the side of adding less, basically just enough so it would hold its shape. If you try it, please let me know how it goes!

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      • Rachel Contreraz says

        October 3, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Good afternoon Faith, I wanted to let you know that I added marshmallow to your recipe to form my Rememberall balls. The were a huge hit and turned out great! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!!!!

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        • Faith says

          October 4, 2018 at 10:18 am

          Rachel, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these and that it worked well! Thank you so much for letting me know!

          Reply
  4. Valynn . Vanillyn says

    October 25, 2014 at 4:59 am

    I am a massive Harry Potter fan and always curious how would butterbeer taste like. I’ll be sure to try this soon!

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  5. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    This is such a creative idea, Faith! I love it!!

    Reply
  6. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:18 am

    HUGE Harry Potter fan right here. Love this!

    Reply
  7. Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:13 am

    That sounds like a KILLER snack! Must try!

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    I’ve been OBSESSED with caramel popcorn lately…but I think a new butterbeer popcorn obsession is on the horizon! Wow. Just wow.

    Reply
  9. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Such a sweet tradition! That flavour combination sounds wonderful on popcorn. Though I’d love to see your take on treacle tart ;)

    Reply
  10. Erica says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:51 am

    YUM! What a fun idea! I sent this to my SIL who LOVES Harry Potter

    Reply

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