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Grandpa's Popcorn Balls Recipe

Recipe by: 3KIDS5

"Great, Great Grandpa Apell had a huge farm in Illinois with prize-winning corn. He made Popcorn Balls for all the Grandkids at Christmastime. He lived to be 106 and claimed workin' the farm and eatin' corn was the secret! This recipe is delicious!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep10 m
  • Cook15 m
  • Ready In25 m
  • 1In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.
  • 2Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Ingredients
  • 10 servings
  • 458 cals
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (optional)
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    458
    23%
  • Fat:
    18.7
    29%
  • Carbs:
    75.1
    24%
  • Protein:
    1.7
    3%
  • Cholesterol:
    24
    8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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