Dutch Apple Pie Popcorn

Ingredients

• 6 cups prepared popcorn

Streusel:

• 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 1/2 cups flour

Caramel Apple Sauce:

• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• Optional: 1 cap-full apple extract (candy and baking flavoring - available at Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby)

Instructions

1. Prepare popcorn
2. Preheat oven to 250°
3. Mix brown sugar, butter, and sugar (1/2 cup) with a mixer
4. Once incorporated, add flour until mixture creates small clumps
5. Spread streusel mixture into an even layer on a baking sheet
6. Bake for 10 minutes
7. Over medium heat in a medium sauce pan, melt butter (1/4 cup)
8. Add sugar and apple juice and allow to simmer for 5 minutes
9. Add corn syrup and stir until evenly incorporated
10. Take off heat and add apple extract
11. Pour apple caramel mixture over popcorn; stir
12. Spread popcorn onto a lined baking sheet and add streusel to the top
13. Bake at 250° for 10 minutes
14. Enjoy!