Clone of a Cracker Jack

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This peanutty, caramelly Cracker Jack popcorn recipe tastes close to the original. It's very easy to prepare at home and makes great gifts! For a thicker coating of caramel, reduce the popped popcorn to 10 cups.

Submitted by themoodyfoodie

Updated on August 22, 2024

11

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

11

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Ingredients

11 cups popped popcorn
1 cup Spanish peanuts
1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Spread popcorn in bottom of a large, deep roasting pan; sprinkle peanuts over top.
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar and butter melted and sauce thick and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour caramel sauce over popcorn and peanuts; stir until completely coated, scooping any peanuts and caramel that fall to bottom of the roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until caramel and popcorn crisped, about 45 minutes. Transfer popcorn mixture to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

349	Calories
22g	Fat
37g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 11
Calories 349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 314mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 4g	9%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 158mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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