Recipes   Popcorn Balls 2 1/2 qt Popped popcorn 1/2 c Corn syrup 1/3 c Water 1 c Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 c Butter, cut in pieces 1 ts Vanilla Food coloring   Pour popcorn into large heat-proof bowl; set aside. Combine corn syrup, water, sugar and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Wash down sides of pan with pastry brush frequently dipped in hot water to remove sugar crystals. Add candy thermometer. Continue to cook until mixture reaches 255 degrees (hard-ball stage). Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and vanilla. Add food coloring, a few drops at a time until mixture reaches desired shade. Immediately pour sugar mixture over popcorn, stirring until completely coated. Spread popcorn on 2 large baking sheets. Cool slightly and shape in balls or leave as clusters.   Home • Gift Baskets • Premium Popcorn • Microwave Popcorn • Tiny Tender Red, Black & Sunburst • Caramel Corn • Salts/Seasonings • Popcorn Oils • Poppers Yoder History • Contact Us • Links • Recipes Login Designed by Digital Hill Multimedia