Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls

1 cup maple syrup*
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup popcorn, popped

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan put the maple syrup and butter. Cook to 260°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Stir well and pour over the popped corn. Shape into balls.

Comments from Fred Ball :

*For diabetic use, why not try Cary's SF Syrup or make your own maple flavored syrup?

In the North country the people make one of the aristocrats of sweets: maple syrup. It cooks down to a delicious candy, but is delicate, so watch your heat!

Both pecans and walnuts are good with maple; it's hard to say which is better. You may wish to include a few of your favorite.

User Reviews:

this is one of the top popcorn ball recipes I have ever had, one thing, this will harden very quickly and is very hot I use cotton gloves with thin rubber gloves over them with 4x sugar to keep from sticking to my hands to form into balls (work fast)

Submitted by Pat Healey on December 04, 2003

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