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Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe

Freshly popped popcorn and salty peanuts tossed in a sweet and crunchy caramel sauce -- this homemade Cracker Jack recipe tastes even better than the original!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel, popcorn, snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 40 1/2 cup servings
Calories 299kcal
Author Sara Garska
Cost $10

Equipment

  • large roasting pan
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 15-20 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F and coat a large baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Place popped popcorn and peanuts into your prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Remove as many popcorn kernels as possible.
  • Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Boil for five minutes, then stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour the hot caramel mixture carefully over the popcorn and stir or toss to coat.
  • Bake for one hour, stirring a couple of times.
  • Allow to cool, then store in airtight containers.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size. We based our calculations on 20 cups of popcorn and 40 half-cup servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg