Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls Receta

A treasured family tradition passed down through generations! These Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls are the perfect spooky-season treat. This recipe makes approximately 150 popcorn balls (using two large brown paper bags of popped corn), enough to share with friends and family or keep the whole neighborhood happy! While younger children might need supervision (those hot sugar mixtures can be tricky!), teenagers will have a blast making these classic Halloween delights. Get ready to experience a taste of history!

Preparación 15 min
Cocción 35 min
Calorías 70.2 kcal
Proteína 0g
Valoración Sé el primero
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Ingredientes para Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls

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Cómo preparar Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup white vinegar.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F on a candy thermometer). To test, drop a small amount into a glass of ice water; it should form a hard, brittle ball.
  3. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare your workspace: Cover a large table with newspaper and have several bowls of ice water readily available.
  5. Pour the hot candy mixture over 2 large brown paper bags (approximately 10 quarts) of popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
  6. Using a large wooden spoon, gently but thoroughly stir the mixture to coat all the popcorn.
  7. Lightly butter your hands.
  8. Working quickly (the mixture cools fast!), form the popcorn into 2-inch balls. Have a bowl of ice water nearby in case you accidentally get burned.
  9. If you burn your hand, immediately submerge it in ice water.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

1g

Carbs

5g

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls?

Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls tarda unos 50 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparación y 35 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls?

Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls tiene aproximadamente 70.2 calorías por ración, con unos 0 g de proteína, 5 g de carbohidratos y 0 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls?

Los ingredientes principales de Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls son Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.

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