PINK PEONY POPCORN BALLS

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Kids will adore this light pink puff of a popcorn ball studded with tart, dried cranberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 cups popped, unsalted popcorn (1/2 cup kernels)
1/2 cup sun-dried cranberries
1 1/3 cups sugar
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 or 2 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine popcorn and cranberries in a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan. Set the saucepan over high heat, and bring the mixture to a boil. Insert a candy thermometer, and cook until the mixture reaches 290 degrees, about 14 minutes. Add food coloring, stirring, until desired color is reached. Remove pan from heat.
  • Pour the hot syrup over the reserved popcorn mixture; stir together with a wooden spoon until all the kernels have been well coated. Working quickly, use your hands to form a 2 1/2-inch-diameter ball. Transfer the ball to parchment paper, and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining the popcorn mixture. Store the popcorn balls in an airtight container up to 2 days.

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