Popcorn Balls!

INGREDIENTS

• 12 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups mixed dried fruit such as golden raisins, cherries, and chopped apricots and figs
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• ½ cup water

DIRECTIONS

• 1. Toss popcorn and mixed dried fruit together in a large, lightly oiled, heatproof bowl.
• 2. Oil 2 waxed paper-lined baking pans and a long metal fork. Set aside. Bring sugars, corn syrup, and the water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer.
• 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture reaches 260°F. Carefully pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture. Stir with the fork to distribute. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
• 4. With well-oiled hands, form 3-inch balls, place on pans, and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

This recipe looked pretty tasty.