My Great Grandpa Apell made these old-fashioned crunchy popcorn balls for all his grandkids at Christmastime. He had a huge farm in Illinois with prize-winning corn. He lived to be 106 and claimed workin’ the farm and eatin’ corn was the secret!
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup water
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (Optional)
- 5 quarts popped popcorn
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 458 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol24mg | 8% |
Sodium317mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate75g | 27% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars49g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium8mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium44mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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