Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe). My mom made these delicious popcorn balls when I was growing up. While doing my Christmas candy and cookie baking, I came across her recipe. I made the family recipe for the first time this year. My daughters, grown with their own families, asked why I hadn't made these sooner. Thirty plus years later, this recipe will now be a family tradition at Christmas.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 balls

Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

Ingredients

8 quarts popped popcorn

2 cups evaporated milk

2 cups white sugar

1 cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®)

1 cup margarine

⅛ teaspoon salt

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Sort through popcorn discarding unpopped kernels.

Step 2

Combine evaporated milk sugar corn syrup margarine and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir constantly until caramel reaches 246 degrees F (119 degrees C) on a candy thermometer about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour some popcorn into a very large bowl. Pour in some of the caramel; stir until evenly coated. Add remaining popcorn and caramel in batches stirring well after each addition.

Step 4

Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to gently shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 340.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.1g 6%

Carbohydrates: 43.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 27.1g

Fat: 18.5g 29%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 7.3mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 483.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 6.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 73mg 7%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 21.5mg 8%

Potassium: 120.5mg 3%

Sodium: 356.8mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 166.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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