Sweet Popcorn Balls

Name: Sweet Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil for bowl, plus more for waxed paper, fork, and hands; 12 c. popped popcorn; 3 c. mixed dried fruit such as golden raisins, cherries, and chopped apricots and figs; 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1 c. corn syrup; 1/2 c. water

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Sep 17, 2007

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Charles Schiller

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

We make this wholesome popcorn treat with an eclectic mix of dried fruit for concentrated bursts of fruit flavor.

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Ingredients

Canola oil for bowl, plus more for waxed paper, fork, and hands
12 cups popped popcorn
3 cups mixed dried fruit such as golden raisins, cherries, and chopped apricots and figs
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Step 1Toss popcorn and dried fruit together in a large, lightly oiled, heatproof bowl. Oil 2 waxed paper-lined baking pans and a long metal fork. Set aside.
2. Step 2Bring sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture reaches 260°F.
3. Step 3Carefully pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture. Stir with the fork to distribute. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Step 4With well-oiled hands, form 3-inch balls, place on pans, and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.