Penny Ashton - 1990
makes 15-20 balls

Microwave & Stove top
3 qt casserole dish - pyrex

 
OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS
 
1 C. popcorn = 20 C. popped.
 
2CSugar>Combine & Microwave 12-14 min. Stirring once or twice during lasthalf of cooking. Test with candy thermometer (270°) OR Butter sauce pan, cook on stove top to 270°, stirring frequently. Mixture should boil gently over entire surface.
1 ½CWater
½tSalt
½CLight Corn Syrup
1tVinegar
 
If more cooking is needed — cook another 1-2 min. and test again.
 
When mixture reaches 270°F:
1tVanilla>Add vanilla, pour over popcorn, slowly stirring, just to mix well.
20CPopcorn (popped)
 
Butter hands lightly. Shape Balls.