Pumpkin Patch Treats at Home
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Megan Weimer of Dollop of Dough.
Have you ever gone to a Pumpkin Patch and wished you could bring some of the fall magic home with you? We’ve got you covered with these homemade Autumn-inspired treats! Savor the flavors of the season with easy recipes for Apple Cider Floats and Fall Spiced Kettle Corn.
This Apple Cider Float is a fun Fall twist on a beloved beverage! Heinen’s creamy vanilla ice cream melts into the crisp, tangy apple cider, while ginger ale adds a fizzy kick that ties everything together. Add a pirouette straw when you’re ready to serve for an Instagram-worthy garnish!
If you’re in the mood for a snack with some crunch, this Spiced Kettle Corn has all the cozy pumpkin spice flavors you’re craving! With a mix of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, it’s the perfect snack to enjoy on a crisp Autumn day. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, so you can whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- You can enjoy the flavors of Fall from home. These fun Fall recipes are inspired by the treats you would normally enjoy at a pumpkin patch, but you can make them from home. Curl up on the couch, get cozy, and enjoy!
- They’re quick and easy to make. With minimal prep and only a handful of ingredients, these sweet seasonal treats come together in minutes, making them perfect for busy nights or on-the-go Fall occasions!
- They’re perfect for parties. Serve this Fall float as dessert at a seasonal dinner party or package the homemade kettle corn into festive baggies to hand out on Halloween! They’re sure to be the talk of the season!
Pumpkin Patch Treats at Home
Servings: 1 Float, 4 Small Bowls of Popcorn
Ingredients
For the Apple Cider Float
- 2-3 scoops Heinen’s vanilla bean ice cream
- ¼ cup local apple cider
- ½ cup ginger ale
- A sprinkle of Heinen’s ground cinnamon
- 1 pirouette cookie
For the Fall Spiced Kettle Corn
- 1/3 cup Heinen’s evaporated raw cane sugar
- 1 tsp. Heinen's ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. Heinen's ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s coconut oil
- 1/2 cup Heinen’s yellow popping corn
Instructions
For the Apple Cider Float
- Scoop the vanilla ice cream into a glass.
- Pour the apple cider over top of the ice cream, followed by the ginger ale.
- Sprinkle it with cinnamon and garnish with a pirouette cookie as a straw!
For the Fall Spiced Kettle Corn
- Whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the coconut oil and 3 kernels of corn to a deep pot. Cover and place over medium heat. Make sure the heat isn’t too high or the sugar will burn.
- Heat without touching until you hear the kernels start to pop.
- Uncover and add the remaining kernels and the sugar-spice mixture.
- Place the cover back on and continue to heat, shaking the pot as the kernels pop.
- Once the popping slows, remove from the heat. Continue to shake until the popping stops.
- Carefully pour the popcorn into a serving bowl. The caramelized sugar will be hot!
