Honey-Fruity-Cutie-Gelatin Popcorn Balls
1 microwave bag popcorn, popped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup honey or corn syrup
1 box Jello (3 oz box, any flavor)
Equipment:
Large bowl (gallon sized or larger)
saucepan
Oil for coating hands/popping
Directions:
1. Gather all ingredients and supplies together.
2. Pop the popcorn. Pour into the large bowl.
3. Combine granulated sugar, honey (or corn syrup) and gelatin in a heavy saucepan. Stir slightly and bring to a full rolling boil over medium high heat.
4. Remove gelatin mixture from stove top and pour over popped corn. Blend well, until all of the popcorn is coated. Allow to cool a few minutes before shaping into popcorn balls. {Note: you can add up to 1 cup of nuts, candy corns, jelly beans, Boston Baked Bean candies, red hots...etc. at this point.}
5. Shape popcorn into balls using lightly oiled hands, or leave as fruity popcorn as is. You will need to press them together rather firmly. To make a topiary, I wrap each popcorn ball with plastic wrap first, then pierce with a bamboo skewer and tie a ribbon at the base of the ball. You may insert them into other popcorn balls or brownie-cupcakes for a stand alone topiary or just enjoy a popcorn ball on a stick!
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