Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Grandpa Vernie's Candy Popcorn

Daddy's Candy Popcorn
(Vern Eyre)

3 batches air popped popcorn (1 1/2 cups kernels)

Boil to hard ball stage (255 degrees):
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup (Karo)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Remove from heat. QUICKLY add:
1 cube margarine
red food coloring (Also fun to mix up the colors depending on the occasion...)

Stir and pour over popcorn. Continue stirring until each kernel is covered and separate.



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