OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS RECIPE
Learn how to make popcorn balls the traditional way with real caramel you make yourself. A fun and delicious treat for the holiday season made easy with these simple directions. A new Halloween tradition the whole family will enjoy.
Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Start by popping the corn.
- Place 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat with three kernels of corn. As soon as the corn pops, remove from heat, add 1/2 cup of un-popped corn and cover with a lid. Allow to set for 20-30 seconds for the kernels to come up close to popping temperature. Place back over medium-high heat and pop the corn shaking the pan occasionally.
- You need 8 cups of popped corn. Spend little time getting rid of un-popped kernels. The easiest way is to shake the container and moving the top layer to another pan.
- Prep a large pan and a wooden spoon or rubber spatula with PAM, and transfer popcorn to the pan. This is the point to add nuts or candy if desired-about 1 cup and mix in well.
- In a non-stick pan, add 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark), 1/2 cup light Karo corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Place over medium-high heat with a candy thermometer and cook to 260°, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and place back over low heat until butter melted.
- Now for the hot part. Slowly pour the hot syrup over the popcorn while mixing with the PAM coated spoon.
- Continue to stir for a few minutes until cooled some. Spray your hands with PAM or butter. Be VERY CAREFUL since you can get burnt so test very carefully before proceeding and only proceed if you feel safe. I kept the cold water running in the sink if needed.
- Form the popcorn into balls of about 1 cup each by scooping with a measuring cup with a heavy coat of PAM. Place on wax paper or cooking mat to shape. Work quickly and use more PAM as needed - about every two balls. So scoop, dump, shape, cold water on hands if needed, a spray of PAM if needed (cup and hands), then repeat QUICKLY until done. DO NOT OVER-COMPRESS AND MOVE QUICKLY.
- Allow to finish cooling. You can wrap with plastic wrap, and they should keep 3-4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 46 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS
Kids of all ages enjoy this popcorn ball recipe as an old-fashioned holiday treat. One batch goes a long way. -Cathy Karges, Hazen, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
QUICK AND EASY POPCORN BALLS
Steps:
- Wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap or place them in cellophane bags. You can also store them in a zip-top bag or other airtight containers.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BEST EVER POPCORN BALLS
Sweet, crunchy balls of popcorn.
Provided by TABKAT
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.
- Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
GRANDPA'S POPCORN BALLS
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!
Provided by 3KIDS5
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 317 mg, Sugar 48.9 g
PIGLET'S HAYCORN-POPCORN BALLS
I got this recipe from my 2nd grade teacher who used to read us Winnie the Pooh. This would be easy for 2nd grade and up to make.
Provided by michellebsalazar
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 24 balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix sugar, honey, water, butter and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil - DO NOT STIR. Boil the mixture about 10 minutes until a drop of it forms into a ball in a cup of cold water.
- Coat the bowl of popcorn with the syrup mixture and add popcorn until well mixed.
- Form into balls, sticky but scrumptious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.2, Protein 0.9
POPCORN BALLS
Popcorn Balls are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season. This simple recipe is a great base for so many flavor combinations - the possibilities are endless!
Provided by Jamie
Categories No-Bake
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray large roasting pan sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray; add popcorn and place in 300ºF oven until warm.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Continue stirring and boil 2 minutes.
- Remove syrup mixture from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.
- Pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn stirring to coat well. Add in sprinkles and mix to combine.
- Once mixture has cooled slightly and is able to be touched, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Working quickly to shape twelve 3-inch popcorn balls.
- Cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 popcorn ball, Sodium 229 milligrams sodium, Sugar 39 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
SAVOURY CORN PIKELETS
These pikelets are delicious spread with cream cheese or pate. Eat them within 24 hours as they don't stay fresh long. If you don't have skimmed milk powder then use full cream powder. If you don't have milk powder at all then use 1 1/2cups ordinary milk and omit the powder and water.
Provided by An_Net
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat well for about 3 minutes until batter is smooth.
- Heat a non stick fry pan and cook tablespoonfuls of mixture until they are bubbly and holey on the top surface. Carefully turn the pikelets over and cook the other side. If you don't have a non-stick fry pan then use a smidge of oil in a regular pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 1591.3, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 12.3
POPCORN BALLS
Field editor Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana writes, "These sweet chewy snacks are made from one of our state's most popular crops-popcorn! This version has a nice caramel color and flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BACON-CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS
Have you ever been eating caramel popcorn and thought "This is good, but I wish it had pieces of bacon and I could play catch with it?" Well, then you'll love this easy-to-make, sweet, and savory treat. Wrap any leftover balls individually in plastic, and store in an airtight container.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Popcorn Candy
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a pan over medium heat until all the fat has rendered out, and all the pieces are well browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer into a strainer set over a bowl to catch the excess grease. Let bacon cool to room temperature.
- Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Add cooled bacon and mix lightly until evenly distributed. Set aside until needed.
- Pour white sugar into a small saucepan and set over medium heat. As soon as the sugar begins to melt and turn clear around the edges, carefully shake and swirl the pan. Do not try to stir the sugar with a utensil! Just occasionally shake and swirl the pan, which will mix the still granulated sugar into the melted sugar.
- When almost all the sugar is melted, and the mixture is turning a light amber color, reduce the heat to low.
- Once all the sugar is melted, turn off the heat, and add cold butter cubes to the pan all at once. Carefully shake and swirl the pan until the butter melts into the sugar. Do not use a whisk yet.
- Add water and salt and use a whisk to mix until a smooth, thin caramel sauce forms. Some of the sugar may temporarily harden when you add the water, but just keep whisking until everything dissolves and you've achieved a smooth sauce. If it's not melting, turn the heat on low, and continue until it does.
- Remove from heat and quickly, but carefully, drizzle caramel sauce over the bacon and popcorn while tossing with a lightly buttered spatula. Continue tossing until the popcorn is evenly coated with the caramel.
- Lightly butter your hands, and as soon as the mixture has cooled down enough to stick together, form it into balls. Don't squeeze the balls too hard as you form them, or you will compress the popcorn and it will not be as light in texture. Transfer balls to a pan to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.7 calories, Carbohydrate 128.4 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 23.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 279.6 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS
Popcorn always make a crowd-pleasing snack...but you can make it into a chewy, sweet delight with this classic recipe.-American Pop Corn Co., Sioux City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a baking pan and keep warm in a 200° oven. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. , Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 270° on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla; stir just enough to mix. Slowly pour over the popcorn. Cool just enough to handle. Shape with buttered hands.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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