Popcorn Balls Without Corn Syrup Recipes

EASY MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Go through popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Set aside. Lay a rectangle of parchment on the counter.
• Heat a large pot (big enough for the popcorn) over medium low heat. Add butter and marshmallows. Stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in kosher salt and vanilla extract.
• Add popcorn to pot and stir until completely coated. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
• Spray hands well with nonstick spray. Measure out a cup of the popcorn mixture. Roll into a ball.
• Set on prepared parchment. Repeat until you have used all the popcorn. Store in an airtight container.

EASY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Melt the two sticks of butter in a large pot (I use my large stock-pot).
• Pop one cup of popcorn. (We have an electric popcorn popper that we found at the thrift store for very cheap. We buy popcorn in bulk from our food co-op.)
• When the butter is melted, pour the bag of marshmallows into the pot with it and stir until the marshmallows melt.
• Pour the popped corn into the melted butter and marshmallow mixture and stir until all the popcorn is coated. Grease hands with butter (this is the part kids like to help with).
• When the popcorn is cool enough that you can hold it in your hands without getting burned, form it into balls. Lay the balls on waxed paper to cool.

TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS

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.

GRANDPA'S POPCORN BALLS

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.

OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

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.