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.