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Homemade Cracker Jack

An easy to make snack

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10 cups of popcorn
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 cups of freshly-popped popcorn or 3.5-oz bag of microwave popcorn, plain
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup lightly salted peanuts

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. 2. Pop the popcorn. Coat a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray, and then transfer the popcorn to the bowl; set aside.
  3. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and water, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Continue to simmer, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Turn off the heat, and whisk in the vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the caramel into the popcorn until all of the popcorn is coated. Gently stir in the peanuts, and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out.
  5. 5. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Gently break up the popcorn. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups of popcorn

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.