Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls Recette

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!

Préparation 15 min

Cuisson 35 min

Calories 70.2 kcal

Protéines 0g

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Ingrédients pour Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls

1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Comment préparer Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls

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.
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.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Prepare your workspace: Cover a large table with newspaper and have several bowls of ice water readily available.
Pour the hot candy mixture over 2 large brown paper bags (approximately 10 quarts) of popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
Using a large wooden spoon, gently but thoroughly stir the mixture to coat all the popcorn.
Lightly butter your hands.
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.
If you burn your hand, immediately submerge it in ice water.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls ?

Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls prend environ 50 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 35 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls ?

Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls contient environ 70.2 calories par portion, avec environ 0 g de protéines, 5 g de glucides et 0 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls sont Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.