Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of apple juice or water
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9-10 cups of popped popcorn, no kernels
- 2 cups of raisins, or dried apricots, dices
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Step 1
Combine brown sugar, apple juice, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a 2-3 quart saucepan.
Boil over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until thickened. -
Step 2
Buttered a large bowl, place popcorn, diced apricot pieces or raisins in it. I used both raisin and apricot!
Slowly drizzle the hot sugar mixture over them, and quickly stir with a spatula. -
Step 3
Have your child butter their hands, and allow them to shape the popcorn into balls.
Wrap the popcorn balls in cellophane, and make it a great treat to pass out at parties. -
Step 4
The above recipe will make 12 popcorn balls. You will have to double or triple the ingredients to make enough for a class room full of children!
After wrapping the popcorn balls in cellophane, add a little ribbon to make it look pretty!
Comments
goodselfme said
on 2/23/2009 They sound delicious. I have never made them before and will try your recipe. tx
Veesites said
on 12/12/2008 These popcorn balls sound almost as nutritious as GORP. Great idea.
TheWriterLady said
on 12/2/2008 These sound like a great snack and might even make a good homemade gift for someone!
JPaint25 said
on 11/20/2008 Sounds yummy!
ermabombeck said
on 11/19/2008 My daughter loves popcorn balls. This would be a great way to make them healthier.