Wow! Still more Halloween celebrating around here...today we did something retro...we actually popped popcorn in an air popper...really retro would have been a popcorn pot. However, a air popper was absolutely magical to these children. First I brought out the popper and asked if they knew what it was. No one could guess, some thought it was a mixer, a few thought it was a blender and one child thought it was a heater. I brought out a bag of popcorn and no one could guess what it was either...some thought it was sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or just plain old seeds. Next we discussed how popcorn pops and how the air popper will heat the popcorn and air and we will begin to have popcorn in our bowl in just a few minutes. Shazam! Popcorn came popping out right into our big bowl. Next, we added the carmel syrup to make our popcorn balls. Pretty amazing according to the audience!
I explained that when I was a little girl, lots of times neighbors would give out popcorn balls instead of candy. One child asked, "Miss Sue, you were a little girl?" Yes, I said, we all start off as little girls and boys, even me!
Here is the recipe: (beware! It's sticky and addicting)
Best Ever Popcorn Balls
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
2 t. water
2 1/2 cup confectionery sugar
1 cup marshmallows
5 qts. plain popped popcorn
In a suacepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carfully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating all kernels.
Greas hands with vegetable shortnening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with plastic wrap and store at room temp.
Enjoy your day...we are! Come and join us soon!
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