Little Apples Popcorn Balls
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Spiced popcorn balls with molasses, toasted walnuts and dried apples. A chewy fall treat to wrap up for lunchboxes or party favors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing hands or spoons
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup white corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- A small pinch of cloves
- 1/2 cup popped popcorn
- 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 cup dried apples cut small
Equipment
- saucepan
- candy thermometer
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Butter a large bowl, your hands, or two spoons lightly.
- Put the popcorn, walnuts, and dried apples in the bowl.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the butter, both sugars, molasses, corn syrup, and spices. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 280°F.
- Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn mixture and stir fast to coat.
- While it is still warm, shape into balls.
- Let cool completely before wrapping or storing.
Notes
Room temperature, airtight: up to 3 days. Refrigerated, airtight: up to 4 days (let sit out briefly before serving). Frozen, well wrapped: up to 3 months; thaw wrapped at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 36g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 balls; white corn syrup counted as light corn syrup, popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.