Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls For All Ages
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This recipe for popcorn balls was found in my Grammy’s very first cookbook dated back to 1934. I remember her making these sweet crunchy little balls for all us grandchildren. Here I share Grammy’s recipe.
Popcorn Balls Recipe
Making popcorn balls is really not a complicated process. To be successful this recipe does recommend using a candy thermometer. By not using a candy thermometer there is a chance of burning the sugar and you wouldn’t want to do that now would you?!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound popcorn kernels
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions:
Several years ago I received this Nostalgia Hot Air Popcorn Maker as a Christmas gift and I just love this little popper. No need to add oil which makes this popcorn a healthy alternative.
- Using a kitchen scale measure out 1/2 pound of popcorn. Pop kernels and set aside.
- Mix Karo syrup, water, cream of tartar, sugar and vinegar in a medium saucepan and boil to soft crack (275-280 degrees fahrenheit on a candy thermometer).
- Add melted butter, vanilla and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture over popcorn and toss or stir. Please note the mixture will be very hot. Before shaping popcorn balls allow mixture to cool slightly.
- To easily form balls rub some butter between hands and begin shaping popcorn into balls and place on waxed paper to completely cool. Recipe yields 20 popcorn balls give or take.
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Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls
An old-fashioned recipe for making old-fashioned popcorn balls with a little new age technique. Bring back the good ole days with Grammy's recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound popcorn kernels
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cups Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2/3 cups boiling water
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Using a kitchen scale measure out 1/2 pound of popcorn. Pop kernels and set
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Mix Karo syrup, water, cream of tartar, sugar and vinegar in a medium saucepan and boil to soft crack (275-280 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer).
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Add melted butter, vanilla and baking soda. Stir to combine.
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Pour mixture over popcorn and toss or stir. Please note the mixture will be very hot. Before shaping popcorn balls allow mixture to cool slightly.
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To easily form balls rub some butter between hands and begin shaping popcorn into balls and place on waxed paper to completely cool. Recipe yields 20 popcorn balls give or take.
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Enjoy!
