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Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls

Make maple syrup popcorn balls with just four pantry ingredients. Cook the syrup to 260°F, coat the popcorn and shape 8 sweet, sticky balls.

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Sara Noel
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Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls

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Maple syrup and butter cooked to a firm candy stage, then stirred into popped corn and shaped into 8 balls. A simple treat for fall gatherings or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 servings
Calories176
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup corn popped

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Put the maple syrup and butter in a heavy saucepan.
  2. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 260°F.
  3. Take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  4. Pour the syrup over the popped corn and stir to coat.
  5. Butter your hands lightly and shape into 8 balls while the mixture is still warm.

Notes

Airtight at cool room temperature; eat within about 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 55g | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7.6mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; corn counted as popcorn kernels (air-popped values). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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