FRUIT AND POPCORN BALLS

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Make and share this Fruit and Popcorn Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups dried cranberries (nuts, may be substituted for part of the 2 cups of fruit. cashews, peanuts, shelled sunflower seeds) or 2 cups dried fruit (nuts, may be substituted for part of the 2 cups of fruit. cashews, peanuts, shelled sunflower seeds)

Steps:

  • Butter a very large bowl. Add popped popcorn and your selection of the 2 cups of fruit and/or nuts. I like 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries and 1/2 cup chopped cashews.
  • Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt, and juice until just boiling. Pour over dry ingredients in bowl.
  • Butter hands with additional butter or cooking spray and form into tennis size balls. Compact lightly to get the mixture to hold a ball shape. Set aside. Wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap.
  • Option: The balls can be drizzled with melted chocolate for gift giving. I like to use white chocolate on the cranberry/ cashew ones. After wrapping with plastic wrap, I tie with a burgandy colored ribbon.

Praise Ebuka
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These are a fun and festive snack for any occasion.


Silvia Preghafi
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but these fruit and popcorn balls were surprisingly good.


Kohen Mason
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ahmed Abir
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I've made these fruit and popcorn balls for my friends and family, and they've all loved them.


Tepoo Dogar
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These are the perfect snack for on-the-go.


Arslan Xmarty
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Big Al
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These are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mikail Mohammed
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These were a big hit at my son's school party. I'll definitely be making them again.


GIOVANNI PALOMO
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Perfect sweet and salty snack!


HORROR GAMES
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These are so good! I love the combination of sweet and salty.


Mariyam Issa
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I've made these fruit and popcorn balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Juliette Castaneda
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These fruit and popcorn balls were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.