Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon distilled vinegar (optional)
• 5 quarts popped popcorn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.