These scrumptious corn balls in a yummy syrup coating will bring a smile to the face of the meanest of Halloween witches
Ingredients:
one and a half pounds (675g) popped corn
one tablespoon butter
one quarter pint (150ml) water
10 oz. (275g) granulated sugar
10 oz. (275g) brown sugar
6oz. (175g) light corn syrup
one teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions:
Pour the water into a saucepan then add the granulated sugar, syrup and brown sugar
Heat the mixture, stirring continuously, until the sugar is dissolved
Blend in the butter and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture has reached a temperature of 240F (use a deep fat or sweet thermometer)
Put the popped corn and into a fairly large mixing bowl and shake in the salt
Pour the syrup mixture over the corn and mix well
Cover your hands with a coating of butter or oil to prevent the syrup mixture sticking to your skin then shape the coated corn into small balls and wrap in wax paper