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Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 464.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 2 quart Popped corn
  • 1 cup Karo light or dark corn
Directions
  1. 1
    syrup 1 c Firmly packed dark brown -sugar 1/4 c Water 1 ts White vinegar 2 tb Margarine
  2. 2
    Place the popped corn in a large greased bowl or pan.
  3. 3
    In a heavy 2 qt saucepan, stir together corn syrup, sugar, water and vinegar.
  4. 4
    Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture boils.
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    shape , yet plastic.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat; stir in margarine.
  8. 8
    Slowly pour over popcorn, stirring to coat well.
  9. 9
    cool enough to handle, yet still quite warm, quicly
  10. 10
    shape into balls with well-buttered or oiled hands.
  11. 11
    Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
  12. 12
    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.

Keywords: balls, boiling, corn, dark, dessert, fashioned, international, karo, light, popcorn, popped, title, vegan
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