Orange Popcorn Balls

The perfect orange popcorn balls. Experiment with other flavors!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar, water, marmalade, salt, light corn syrup and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Cook to hard-ball stage (250 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour slowly over popped popcorn and mix thoroughly.
  3. Butter hands and shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Yield: 15 balls.

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