GRANDPA'S POPCORN BALLS

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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!

Provided by 3KIDS5

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 317 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

Asihf Jawaad
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This recipe seems like it would be too difficult to make.


Jaweria Naveed
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Daniel Andre
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This recipe is a great reminder of my childhood.


Jelinda Pfanzelt
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


gohar ali
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This recipe looks delicious!


Pringle Jetpack
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Deeqo Axmed
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


YOUSSEF ELARBY GAMING FF
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment.


Zenande Dube
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These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


Sandaruwan Peiris
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I've never made popcorn balls before but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!


HOBU JAMAI
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Giie
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I made these popcorn balls for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They were the perfect sweet treat.


Mohamad ahmad izzeldin
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These popcorn balls are delicious! I highly recommend them.


Lindsay Duncan
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I love these popcorn balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids.


Tahmoor Khan
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These popcorn balls are the best! I've tried other recipes but this one is by far the best.


STEPHEN kyalo
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I've made these popcorn balls several times and they always turn out great. They're a perfect snack for parties or movie nights.


Stephen Omondi
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These popcorn balls are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Sojibul Islam ({Sagor})
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I made these popcorn balls for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Kelechi Akosim
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These popcorn balls were a hit with my family and friends! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.