Penny Ashton - 1990 |
Microwave & Stove top | |||
| OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS | ||||
| 1 C. popcorn = 20 C. popped. | ||||
| 2 | C | Sugar | > | 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 ½ | C | Water | ||
| ½ | t | Salt | ||
| ½ | C | Light Corn Syrup | ||
| 1 | t | Vinegar | ||
| If more cooking is needed — cook another 1-2 min. and test again. | ||||
| When mixture reaches 270°F: | ||||
| 1 | t | Vanilla | > | Add vanilla, pour over popcorn, slowly stirring, just to mix well. |
| 20 | C | Popcorn (popped) | ||
| Butter hands lightly. Shape Balls. | ||||