Cherri's Kitchen

Popcorn is perfect for almost any occasion, holiday, or seasonal theme. Look here once a month for fun popcorn recipes.

This one can be a snack after Thanksgiving dinner or during the parade or football games. More fun recipes can be found at www.popcorn.org.

Cranberry Relish Popcorn Balls

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 10-ounce package (1 cup) frozen cranberry-orange relish
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 quarts unsalted popped popcorn

1) Combine all ingredients, except popcorn, in a heavy saucepan.

2) Bring to a boil; lower heat and cook to 250 degrees Fahrenheit 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 minutes or until mixture can easily be formed into balls.

6) Butter hands and form into 3-inch balls.