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Ingredients

granulated sugar: 2 cups
light corn syrup: 1 cup
salted butter: 1/2 cup
water: 1/4 cup
salt (to taste)
vanilla extract: 1 tsp
distilled vinegar: 1 tsp (optional)
popcorn: 5 qts (popped)

Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Credit: AllRecipes

User rating:

"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!"

  • Prep Time
    10 min
  • Cook Time
    15 min
  • Servings
    10 serving(s)

Tags

Gluten Free, No Meat, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dinner, Quick

Directions

  1. In 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.
  2. Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.

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