Ingredients
4 quarts popped popcorn1 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter8 to 10 drops green food coloring
Preparation
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).
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.
