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                          Basic Candy Popcorn

Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks                           Popcorn

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2  cup           Water
  1      cup           Sugar
    3/8  cup           White corn syrup
  1      tablespoon    Butter
                       Oil of peppermint *
  2      drops         Food coloring
    1/2  cup           Popcorn -- popped

In a heavy saucepan put the water, sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook
over a moderate heat to 280° on a candy thermomter. Add the oil and
the food coloring.

Stir well and pour over the popped corn.

* You can use concentrated flavorings in place of the oil of
peppermint

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