Popcorn becomes an easy snack for company when you jazz it up with dried fruit, nuts, and spices.

Spiced Fruit & Nut Popcorn

Prep 10 min  |  Total 20 min

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans        

1/3 cup popcorn kernels

1/4 cup    unsalted butter

1 garlic clove, halved

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 tsp salt

TOAST pecans in a small frying pan over medium, about 3 min. Set aside. Pop corn kernels; popcorn will measure 8 cups. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. Stir in coriander and cinnamon. Cook until fragrant, about 1 min. Remove garlic and drizzle butter mixture over popcorn. Add pecans, cranberries and salt. Toss to combine.

Serves 8

Courtesy Claire Tansey

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