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Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls

Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls

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  • 15 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🍿 8 quarts popped popcorn

  • Caramel

    • 🥛 2 cups evaporated milk
    • 🧂 2 cups white sugar
    • 1 cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®)
    • 1 cup margarine
    • 🧂 ⅛ teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Sort through popcorn, discarding unpopped kernels.

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°F (119°C) on a candy thermometer, about 300 seconds.

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.

4

Scoop some 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 900 seconds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

340

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Ensure the caramel reaches the exact temperature to avoid being too soft or hard.Popped popcorn should be free from unpopped kernels to ensure safe consumption.Wrap each popcorn ball individually for storage and easy serving.