crunch topping for ice cream

I rarely make dessert when it's just us, although Tech Guy and I both grew up on rich Mennonite cooking. I made the decision to cook a little more healthy, a little less unnecessary sugar. But last night was one of the rare exceptions. I made this Crunch Topping and served it over ice cream. Really very yummy and very simple. Healthy? Not so much, but the splurge once in awhile won't kill you!

Crunch Topping for Ice Cream

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
4 cups corn flakes

Combine brown sugar, butter and water in heavy saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, to hard ball stage, about 5 minutes. Pour over corn flakes; stir well. Spread on a buttered cookie sheet to cool.