Recipe for cooking maple popcorn balls
AmerIndian Recipes :: AmerIndian Desserts
This is an old Algonquian treat — the original Cracker Jack. 1/4 c. popping corn
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. butter Pop corn according to pkg. directions. Season with salt, if desired. Heat syrup and butter in a heavy saucepan over med.-high heat, stirring constantly until temperature reaches 250 degrees fahrenheit on a candy thermometer or until a few drops form soft balls when dropped in cold water. Remove pan from heat and pour mixture over popcorn. When mixture is cool enough, toss popcorn with syrup and mold into balls, and cool on a buttered baking sheet. Store cooled popcorn balls in an airtight container. Makes about 8.
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