Candied Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 1½ cups sugar or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 quarts popped corn

Method

1. 1 Combine sugar (or maple syrup), butter, and water in a saucepan.
2. 2 Boil the mixture until it spins a long thread.
3. 3 Pour the hot syrup over popped corn and toss to coat.
4. 4 Shape into balls if desired, or let cool and break apart.