St. Patrick's Day Popcorn |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Everyone's eyes will be smilin' when they see this candy corn with an Irish twist. The green color gives the snack instant holiday appeal, nods Karen Weber of Salem, Missouri. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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 260° (hard-ball stage).
2. 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.
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