This International appetizer features Popcorn — popped 1/4 c Butter or margarine, Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Light corn syrup — or dark 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, Water. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls
Description
This International appetizer features Popcorn -- popped 1/4 c Butter or margarine, Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Light corn syrup -- or dark 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, Water. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. 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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Place popcorn in a baking pan and keep warm in a 200 deg.
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oven while preparing syrup.
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In a 2 quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt.
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cook over med.
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heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
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Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 270 deg on a candy thermometer.
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Remove from the heat.
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Add vanilla; stir just enough to mix.
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Slowly pour over the popcorn.
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Cool just enough to handle.
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Shape with buttered hands.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 701.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.7g11%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 74.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 165.8g56%
- Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
- Sugars 81.8g
- Protein 16.3g33%
* 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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