2 c. sugar 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce, slightly mashed 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel 1/2 c. cranberry juice 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1 tsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 5 qt. unsalted popped popcorn
What to do:
1. Combine all ingredients, except popcorn, in a heavy saucepan. 2. Bring to a boil; lower heat and cook to 250°F on a candy thermometer. 3. Mixture will bubble up in pan, so watch to keep from boiling over. 4. Pour slowly onto hot popcorn and mix until well-coated. 5. Let stand 5 min. or until mixture can easily be formed into balls. 6. Butter hands and form into 3-in. balls.