Posted by: Kayce 10-27-99 8:10 PM
Orange Popcorn Balls
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup water
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
5 qts' popcorn
Combine sugar, water, marmalade, salt, corn syrup and vinegar in saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Cook to hardball stage or 250 degrees on candy thermometer.
Pour over popcorn slowly; mix thoroughly.
Shape into 2 1/2 inch balls with buttered hands.
Yield 15 balls
Note: black popcorn balls can be made by substituting one 6 ounce package of licorice
sticks cut in small pieces, for orange marmalade.