Pink Peony Popcorn Balls
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- Yield Makes 12
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped, unsalted popcorn (1/2 cup kernels)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried cranberries
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 or 2 drops red food coloring
Directions
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Combine popcorn and cranberries in a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
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Combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan. Set the saucepan over high heat, and bring the mixture to a boil. Insert a candy thermometer, and cook until the mixture reaches 290 degrees, about 14 minutes. Add food coloring, stirring, until desired color is reached. Remove pan from heat.
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Pour the hot syrup over the reserved popcorn mixture; stir together with a wooden spoon until all the kernels have been well coated. Working quickly, use your hands to form a 2 1/2-inch-diameter ball. Transfer the ball to parchment paper, and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining the popcorn mixture. Store the popcorn balls in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Pink Peony Popcorn Balls
Russell's Tuesday Lunch
Nutritious and Delicious!
Help! I tried to do this recipe, and the syrup turns "orangy" before the temperature reaches 290 degrees. I did everything by the recipe, and did 3 trials, but it is not working with me :(
I was planning on doing this recipe for my baby girls birthday party this coming friday... Help me please, what should I do to get it right?
delicious, but MAD sticky!
do not eat if you've had any expensive dental work done. otherwise, you're good!
Where can I buy the tissue paper that is made for packaging and displaying food?