Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Name: Grandpa's Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 0.5 cup butter; 0.25 cup water; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 5 quarts popped popcorn

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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!

Recipe by 3KIDS5

Updated on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 to 3 - inch round balls

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Ingredients

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 (Optional)
5 quarts popped popcorn

Directions

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 (per serving)

458	Calories
19g	Fat
75g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 317mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 44mg	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.