When I was a kid my mom used to put homemade popcorn balls in our Easter Baskets and Christmas Stockings every year. Sometimes they would be your classic popcorn balls and at other times she would surprise us with candies mixed-in or sprinkles on top. Popcorn balls are still a classic and are still popular today.
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Orange Marmalade Popcorn Balls Recipe
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vinegar
5 quarts popped popcorn
Combine sugar, water, marmalade, salt, light corn syrup and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook to hard-ball stage (250 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour slowly over popped popcorn and mix thoroughly. Butter hands and shape into 2 1/2-inch balls.
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Popcorn balls with orange marmalade are very different. I would like to try them with a different berry marmalade too.
Popcorn Balls were always a favorite of mine when I was a Child. I loved when I went trick or treating and I got a popcorn ball.. Popcorn today is still my go to treat.. This recipe sound`s like alot of fun to make. Never knew how to make them..The orange marmalade is different.. Thank You for sharing..
I have not had a popcorn ball in so many years and these are so unique. These would make such a neat gift thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
I’ve never had popcorn balls with orange marmalade. It sounds like it would be incredible! I’ve definitely got to try making these!
What a fun and unique idea to put popcorn balls in an Easter Basket. Even better to make them with some candy surprises.
I never thought about this combo before but it works. I think the mildness of popcorn would really play off the orange flavor well.
This sounds so good. I love orange marmalade. I am going to make these soon. Thank you.
The flavor combination of the orange and the popcorn would be great. Thanks for the recipe.
Popcorn balls are such fun! however, I have never considered making them with orange marmalade, very creative.
I have ate a lot of popcorn balls in my life but never thought about add in’s. This sounds so good. WE usually make them halloween but I think we need to make some now