Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Place popcorn in large bowl or pan.
2. 2
   In heavy 2-quart saucepan, stir together corn syrup, vinegar, sugar and water. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 265° on candy thermometer, or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball which is hard enough to hold its shape, yet elastic.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; stir in margarine.
4. 4
   Slowly pour over popcorn, stirring with a long handled spoon.
5. 5
   When cool enough to handle, yet still quite warm, quickly shape into balls. Wrap each individually in plastic wrap.
6. 6
   Makes about ten 3-inch balls.