Ingredients for Mary's Jello Popcorn Balls
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 oz (1 package) Jello powder
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1/4 cup water
- butter or cooking spray (for greasing hands)
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How to Make Mary's Jello Popcorn Balls
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 3 oz (1 package) of your favorite flavor Jello powder.
- Stir over medium-high heat, bringing the mixture to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar and Jello are completely dissolved and the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer (firm-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and carefully pour the hot Jello mixture over 6 cups of popped popcorn in a large bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn.
- Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Working quickly, form the popcorn mixture into balls of your desired size. (For easier handling, you can use a lightly greased cookie scoop).
- Place the popcorn balls on wax paper to cool completely.
- Once cooled, wrap each popcorn ball individually in wax paper to keep them fresh. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
58g
Fat
0g
Carbs
7g
