Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Popcorn Balls with Golden Raisins Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Lucas Allen Yield: 12 Hang these popcorn balls on your Christmas tree this year for homemade ornaments. For the how-to, see Popcorn Christmas Decorations. Ingredients 12 cups popped unsalted popcorn (from ½ cup kernels) ½ cup golden raisins 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup water 5 tablespoons light corn syrup ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar Directions Combine popcorn and golden raisins in a large bowl. Bring sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan, and continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 290 degrees, about 14 minutes. Pour hot syrup over popcorn mixture, and stir until well coated. Working quickly, shape mixture into 2 1/2-inch balls, and transfer to parchment to cool. Cook's Notes Popcorn balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Rate it Print