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Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade popcorn treats, maple candy, maple popcorn, popcorn balls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Put the maple syrup and butter in a heavy saucepan.
  • Cook until a candy thermometer reads 260°F.
  • Take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the syrup over the popped corn and stir to coat.
  • 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.