Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls
Description
This International dessert features Popped corn, Karo light or dark corn. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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syrup 1 c Firmly packed dark brown -sugar 1/4 c Water 1 ts White vinegar 2 tb Margarine
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Place the popped corn in a large greased bowl or pan.
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In a heavy 2 qt saucepan, stir together corn syrup, sugar, water and vinegar.
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Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture boils.
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Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small amount of mixture dropped in very cold water forms a ball hard enough to hold its
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shape , yet plastic.
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Remove from heat; stir in margarine.
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Slowly pour over popcorn, stirring to coat well.
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cool enough to handle, yet still quite warm, quicly
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shape into balls with well-buttered or oiled hands.
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Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
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Option ** Substitute 2 Tblsp of praline liqueur for 2 tblsp of the water
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 464.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.6g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 81.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 102.6g35%
- Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
- Sugars 17.3g
- Protein 18.4g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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