Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

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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!

Submitted by 3KIDS5

Updated on October 4, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 (3-inch) popcorn 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 (Optional)
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (Optional)
5 quarts popped popcorn

Directions

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and water in a saucepan over medium heat. 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	3%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
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.

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