Peppermint Candy Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/8 cup white corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Oil of peppermint
• 2 drops food coloring
• 1/2 cup popcorn, popped

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan put the water, sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook over moderate heat to 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
2. Add the oil to taste, and the food coloring.
3. Stir well and pour over the popped corn.