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Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

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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!"
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This recipe has been rated 96 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 10 - 3 inch round balls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (optional)
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  2. Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by JADE_RAIN 
oh boy, these are really good. It is really important to reach hard crack stage with these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2003 by 3KIDS5 
If you dont cook to the hard-crack stage, you will end up with sticky "caramel" on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 7, 2007 by Cokesmom 
These popcorn balls taste just like a gourmet popcorn shop from back home. They really taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2003 by TWINS596 
These are absolutely the best! Just make sure you reach "hard crack" stage when doing the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2003 by GRANDMA RUTH 
Kids of ALL AGES love these popcorn balls. Don't be thrown by the 1/2 cup of popcorn, that is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2006 by Oh-Just-Try-It 
I think your grandpa and my 92 year old grandma knew each other. She makes these every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2003 by WASA 
Thank you for sharing your Grandfather`s recipe. I made two batches this evening and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by GET COOKIN 
What a perfect popcorn ball. Be patient with the syrup, candy making can be tedious but so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2003 by TALACHEE 
Such a WONDERFUL recipe!!! This is the first time that I've been able to make popcorn ball... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2005 by krob919 
We loved this recipe. I made a few batches for my preschooler to take to his Halloween party.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 439

  • Total Fat: 15.3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 327mg
  • Total Carbs: 77.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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