| Maple Cranberry Popcorn Balls |
INGREDIENTS:
8 cups plain popcorn *
1 cup Ocean Spray(R) Craisins(R) Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
DIRECTIONS:
Place popcorn and sweetened dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Combine brown sugar and maple syrup in a small saucepan; add butter. Cook over medium heat, until butter melts and mixure comes to a boil, stirring often. Cook for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until coated.
Dip hands in cold water. Carefully shape popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls, pressing firmly to hold shape (mixture will be hot). Place balls on waxed paper; cool completely. Let stand overnight to harden. Wrap in decorative plastic wrap. Makes 12 servings.
*If using freshly made popcorn, remove unpopped kernals.
PER SERVING: Calories 153, Protein 1gram, Carb. 31grams, Chol. 8mg, Dietary Fiber 1gram, Sugar 24grams, Vitamin A 29RE, Sodium 36mg, Pot. 73mg, Iron 1mg, Calcium 23mg
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