Photo: Popcorn Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 18 cups popped corn
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, syrup, vinegar, and salt. Cook over high heat until mixture reaches 255 degrees F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn, tossing gently to coat. When mixture is cool enough to handle, press popcorn into 3-inch balls with lightly greased hands. Cool completely on waxed paper.
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By jmpop
on December 15, 2012
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i tried it and husband asked if they came out right i said "dont know " so i tried with really greasy hands and worked halleghuia thx paula you are the best i love paula so much watch your show it is the best it really helps
By galmonday
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on December 07, 2012
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Good, but I seemed to have a lot more syrup than I needed. I also will salt the heck out of popcorn next time - I love the sweet/salty mix. And definitely grease the bowl you're mixing in!!!
By monzy99
on December 05, 2012
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What a fantastic recipe!! I searched and searched for the recipe that my mom used to make and here it was. Thank you Paula Deen!!
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