Betty's Old-Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Balls + Halloween Fun with Carter

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Old Fashioned Caramel Popcorn Balls. These are the kind of Halloween treats that were handed out when I was the age to go "trick-or-treating." Our grandson, Carter dropped by during the popcorn ball making to show off his Halloween costume.

Ingredients:

8 cups popped corn
¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter

Measure 8 cups popped corn into a large bowl or pan. Sort out any un-popped corn and discard. Combine ¾ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup white sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup water, and 1 teaspoon white vinegar in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook constantly to 260 degrees on candy thermometer (or hard ball stage). Reduce heat to low; stir in ¾ cup butter until melted. Pour syrup in thin stream over popped corn, stirring until corn is well-coated. Cool slightly. Butter hands, and shape mixture into 3-inch balls and place on waxed paper. Your must squeeze the popcorn tightly into balls, otherwise the balls may have a tendency to fall apart before they dry. You may speed up the process of getting the popcorn balls to set up by placing them in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container, or wrap individually with plastic wrap. These are delicious treats at Halloween time, but should be given cautiously to children, as they may not be used to eating popcorn. Happy Halloween to you and yours! --Betty ♥♥

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[bbaseketball24]

i wanted to double the caramel what should i add... sorry im only 10 i dont really know ... or should i just make a batch than another ?

[bettyskitchen]

@bbaseketball24 It would be better to make 2 separate batches.

--Betty :)

[bjorkman9186]

Dear Betty: On the printed recipe there are 2 butter items. One at the beginning when you boil the sugars etc. and a 2nd butter added at the end. I think the butter is supposed to be added last. Also, dampen your hands with cold water to form the balls. Water works better than butter and is less messy. I thought it might make the pop corn balls soggy but it does not.

[bettyskitchen]

@bjorkman9186 Yes, the butter is only added at the end. Thanks for noticing!

--Betty  :)

[Twend232]

This looks just like the popcorn balls recipe my Grandma Ann used to make and hand out at Halloween. I miss her so much and I will definitely be trying out this recipe in her memory. I always felt sorry for the kids whose parents didn't allow their kids to eat the homemade treats. Once Grandma made a popcorn Christmas tree, she used green food coloring and candy stars for the decorations. Thank you so much. This is the first of your videos I have watched, I will definitely be watching more.

[bettyskitchen]

@Twend232 Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[joemendiola]

Betty..

you should star on your own Food Network show!!!

[UltimateVideokillers]

Shaytards brought me here

[tamishay4life]

I'm gonna try this, thanks Betty

[bbaseketball24]

great !!!! love it going to make this for the sleepover with my friends this saturday !!!!

[coolgal5645]

They look real good

Plz tell carter that he's real cute

And by the way your a lucky gramma

[kaitlynhaas]

oh he is the cutest little boy :D and you are gorgeous betty

[PeaceSalaam]

God bless ur son he is handsome!