Ingredients for Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 6 quarts unpopped)
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How to Make Grandma's Caramel Popcorn Balls
- In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup light corn syrup.
- Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 234-238°F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture over 10 cups of popped popcorn (about 6 quarts unpopped) in a large bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn.
- Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray.
- Shape the popcorn mixture into balls approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely on wax paper before serving. Makes approximately 15 balls.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
100g
Fat
13g
Carbs
13g
