Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 1-cup servings
Ingredients:
6 cups of popcorn (popped)
1 1/2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Pour popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring to mix.
When the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring. Gently wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals that have formed.
Continue to boil until mixture reaches 320 degrees, the caramel stage. Use an instant-read candy thermometer, or follow our Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, stirring with a large spoon. Allow to cool slightly, then dump out popcorn onto waxed paper to continue cooling.
To make popcorn balls: Work quickly before popcorn has cooled. Use greased hands (ouch) or a mould to shape popcorn into balls. Press popcorn together tightly, and set on waxed paper to cool.
