St. Patrick's Day Popcorn
... by butterflydog
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
8 to 10 drops green food coloring
Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn
syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture
comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy
thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food
coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into
pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 6 quarts.
Source: Taste of Home
