Candy: Grandpa's Popcorn Balls | Submitted By: 3KIDS5

2 cups white sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup butter1/4 cup watersalt to taste1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (optional)5 quarts popped popcornIn 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. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 439 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 439

Total Fat: 15.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 327mgTotal Carbs: 77.7g    Dietary Fiber: 2.2gProtein: 2.1g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by JADE_RAIN    oh boy, these are really good. It is really important to reach hard crack stage with these candies. To test for hard crack stage without a candy thermometer, use the ice water method. Have nearby a bowl of ice water. Periodically test the syrup to see if it has reached hard crack. To do this, drizzle a small amount of syrup off of a spoon into the cold water. When it has reached hard crack stage, it will form treads in the water. When you take the threads out of the water, they will be hard and brittle. If they are still soft and pliable, or if it forms a ball instead of threads, keep cooking and checking until you get hard, brittle threads. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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