Jack is M's grandpa. He makes this caramel corn for her when she goes to see him up north, and it's been a hit with the whole family for years and years.

 

1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water

1/4 cup butter
 

Mix. Cook until firm ball. (heh. I said "firm ball".) By that I think he means take a bowl of cold water, and drop a bit of the mixture in and see if it turns into a firm ball. I have helped him make this a billion times, but somehow I think I've always missed the firm ball part. Anyway, pour the mixture over popped corn and spread the popcorn over wax paper to cool. Sprinkle some salt over it. Eat. Enjoy.