Caramel-Raisin
Popcorn Balls (Halloween)
From:
ArcaMax Publishing's "Healthy Recipes," via "the EatingWell Test
Kitchen" (10/25/2011)
Note
from the EatingWell Test Kitchen: This simple recipe for caramel popcorn balls
with raisins is fun to make for Halloween.
Servings:
12 - 2 inch balls
Total
Time: 20 minutes
Ease
of Preparation: Easy
Health:
Low Carb, Diabetes Appropriate
Ingredients:
6
heaping cups popped corn
1/3
cup packed light brown sugar
1/4
cup reduced-calorie light corn syrup
2
tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4
cup finely chopped raisins
Directions:
1.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Prepare a medium bowl of ice
water. Put the popcorn in a large bowl.
2.
Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup & butter in a small saucepan. Cook over
medium heat, stirring constantly. As soon as the syrup starts to lightly
bubble, cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted & the mixture
darkens; about 2 minutes.
3.
Immediately pour the mixture evenly over the popcorn; gently mix with a wooden
spoon or spatula until well coated. Gently stir in raisins.
4.
Dip both hands in the ice water. Working quickly, press small handfuls (heaping
1/4 cup each) of the popcorn mixture firmly into 2 inch balls. (Make sure each
ball gets a little bit of the raisins.) Place the balls on the prepared baking
sheet. If they seem too fragile, rinse hands with cold water & press &
squeeze each ball again to help keep it together.
5.
Let the popcorn balls cool completely before storing.
6.
To store, individually wrap in plastic wrap & store in an airtight
container.
7.
Wrap the popcorn balls airtight for up to 2 days, but best the day they are
made.
No comments:
Post a Comment