Candy Apple Popcorn Balls 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup white corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ginger Dash cloves 1/2 cup popcorn, popped 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1 cup dried apples, cut small Put butter, sugar, brown sugar, molasses, corn syrup, cinnamon, ginger and cloves into a heavy saucepan. Cook over moderate heat to 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn, walnuts and apples. Shape into balls.