Popcorn Balls

Grandma Drake always made these for Halloween. She got this recipe from her friend Colleen Christoffersen.

Popcorn Balls

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. butter
food coloring - optional
Popped popcorn (???probably 2 batches in an air popcorn popper)

Mix sugar, vinegar, salt and water in a saucepan. Boil up for 5 minutes. Add honey. Cook until crackle stage. Dribble a little syrup in a cup of cold water and if it forms a firm string in the water, that is crackle stage. Add butter. Add a few drops food coloring if desired (orange for Halloween, red for Christmas). Pour over popped corn, stir well and form into balls. Wrap with plastic wrap and tie with ribbon if desired.