Annies Caramel Corn

Annies Caramel Corn (from the mother of Annie Chace)

INGREDIENTS
1 t. vanilla
1 can Eagle brand milk
2 ¼ cup brown sugar
pinch of salt
1 cup Karo syrup
¼ - ½ cup butter
Makes enough for 20 apples or 3 gallons of popcorn

DIRECTIONS

Make popcorn, measure out 3 gallons of popcorn ( less if you like it really gooey.)

Discard all un-popped kernels (so you don't brake a tooth)
set popcorn aside for later

Put all ingredients in a heavy pot, except popcorn

Stir constantly

Cook until softball stage Use a candy thermometer, or cook until it starts to form a ball when dropped into a glass of cold water. (Careful not to burn this, it tastes horrible!)

Pour over popcorn and stir