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Show S " - - -- e I '.. HOLIDAY POPCORN "CANDLES" 1 package (5 oz. or 142 g) Jiffy Pop' Popcorn 1 cup (240 ml) sugar 12 cup (120 ml) corn syrup 12 cup (120 ml) water 14 cup (60 ml) butter or margarine Extra utensils needed : Empty sauce can, canned pasta can or juice can. Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Place popcorn in large pan or bowl. Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in sauce pan to 250-260F (120C) or until a drop of the syrup in cold water forms a hard ball. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Pour over the popcorn and mix thoroughly with a large spoon. The coated popcorn is now ready to form into the "candles." Grease the inside of can thoroughly. Grease your hands also. Working quickly, pack the popcorn tightly into the cans. Allow popcorn to sit for 15 minutes. Remove the popcorn "candles" from the cans and place on plate or tray. Now each "candle" may be decorated with bows and holly leaves to look even cheerier than real lighted candles. |