Thread: 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 qt popcorn

1. Combine sugar, water, marmalade, salt, syrup, and vinegar in saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Cook to hard ball stage or to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3. Pour over popcorn slowly; mix thoroughly.
4. Shape into 2 1/2 inch balls with buttered hands.
Yield: 15 popcorn balls

Note:
Black popcorn balls can be made by substituting one 6 oz pkg licorice sticks, cut in small pieces, for orange marmalade.