HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK RECIPE

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This Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe is the perfect treat to take to parades, fireworks, barbecues, or the beach!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 -12 cups popped popcorn (or 3.5 ounce bag of Microwave Popcorn)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pop the popcorn,.
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Add popcorn.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and water in a pan.
  • Simmer over medium-high heat stirring frequently until temperature reaches 250°F (firm to hard ball stage).
  • Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and baking soda.
  • Pour over the popcorn and use spatula to gently fold the caramel into the popcorn until well coated.
  • Stir in the peanuts.
  • Pour the mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread out.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • Carefully break up and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 279.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 5.5

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