Interesting Fruity Popcorn Balls
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🥗 Prep Time: 30 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 18 balls
Description:
These are such a delightful departure from the ordinary popcorn balls. Originating from the Jello website, this recipe became a tradition in our household, especially around Christmas time when my daughter and I would whip up batches for her classmates. Bursting with vibrant colors and various flavors, they never fail to delight the kids. Omitting the nuts didn’t compromise the taste; in fact, it enhanced the chewy texture, making them easier to enjoy compared to the sometimes overly firm popcorn balls. A true crowd-pleaser, these fruity popcorn balls are sure to become a favorite in your home too!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 180
- Fat Content: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 36.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 15.2g
- Protein Content: 4.1g
Ingredients:
- 9 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 package Jello gelatin (any flavor of your choice)
- 1/2 cup peanuts (optional, can be omitted for allergies)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place popcorn in a lightly buttered large bowl. |
| 2 | In a saucepan, mix sugar and corn syrup, and bring to a boil over medium heat. |
| 3 | Remove the saucepan from heat and add the Jello gelatin powder. |
| 4 | Stir in the peanuts if desired. |
| 5 | Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn in the bowl, ensuring it’s evenly coated, and mix well. |
| 6 | Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, or until it’s cool enough to handle. |
| 7 | Shape the popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls using your hands. |
| 8 | Serve and enjoy these delightful fruity popcorn balls! |
These Interesting Fruity Popcorn Balls are not only a fantastic treat for festive occasions like Christmas or Halloween, but they also make for a fun and easy dessert or snack any time of the year. Perfect for large gatherings or as a special lunchbox surprise, they are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
