Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe
This homemade cracker jack recipe brings back the classic crunchy, sweet, and salty caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, made right in your kitchen.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup unpopped
- 2 cups peanuts unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup corn syrup
- 0.5 cup butter unsalted
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine popped popcorn and peanuts.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and peanuts, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.