Cracker Jack Recipe Popcorn

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CLONE OF A CRACKER JACK®



Clone of a Cracker Jack® image

This peanutty, caramelly 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.

Provided by themoodyfoodie

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

COPYCAT CRACKER JACKS CARAMEL POPCORN



Copycat Cracker Jacks Caramel Popcorn image

Frederick William Rueckheim and his brother Louis created the first Cracker Jack treat in 1896. Their original recipe was a mix of popped popcorn and roasted peanuts held together with molasses.

Time 2h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups freshly popped popcorn, lightly salted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Place the popcorn in a large roasting pan. Combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes at a boil without stirring. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Pour the mixture over the popcorn, stirring to coat the popcorn in the caramel. Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the caramel corn to a sheet of waxed paper. Let the popcorn cool. When cool, break the popcorn up into chunks and store in an airtight container. Optional, add 1 cup of peanuts to the popcorn before stirring in the caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CRACKER JACK - COPYCAT



Cracker Jack - Copycat image

This recipe has never failed me. The popcorn turns out sweet, buttery and very crispy. If you want caramel corn, just use light corn syrup instead of dark.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl or roasting pan. Keep warm in a 250°F oven.
  • Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla.
  • Quickly pour over warm popcorn while tossing until well coated. Spread in a shallow baking pan or roasting pan.
  • Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Make sure every piece of popcorn has been moved around on the bottom.
  • Remove from oven and turn out onto foil to let cool.
  • Store in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1717.5, Fat 101.8, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 1195, Carbohydrate 187.8, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 121.6, Protein 33.9

SLACKER JACKS



Slacker Jacks image

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces popped popcorn, approximately 3 quarts
1 cup salted peanuts
4 ounces unsalted butter
16 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 2 cups
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Spray a sheet pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray as well and set aside.
  • Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and stir until combined. Heat the mixture until it reaches 250 degrees F, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup over the popcorn and stir to combine. You will need to work quickly because the syrup hardens rapidly. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Cool completely.
  • Break into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK



Homemade Cracker Jack image

A salty-sweet, caramel-coated popcorn often eaten at baseball games, Cracker Jack is one of the many well-known confections from Chicago. While molasses-covered popcorn was already popular in the Northeast, the creation of Cracker Jack's special formula is credited to German brothers Frederick William and Louis Rueckheim. Besides coming up with the signature combination of popcorn, molasses and peanuts, they even devised a special package to keep it fresh and crisp. By the late 1800s, the snack was so loved that their company was producing four-and-a-half tons a day. This homemade version is best enjoyed the day it's made, though it will keep for up to three days in an airtight container. Use large, red-skinned peanuts in this recipe if you can find them, as the skins lend a pleasant bitterness that works well with the molasses-caramel coating.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     candies

Time 45m

Yield About 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more for greasing the pans
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 cup roasted, salted red-skinned peanuts
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chopped into pieces
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees and grease two large rimmed baking sheets with neutral oil.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons neutral oil and 2 kernels to a large pot. Cover and heat over medium. Once you hear those first two kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover and cook, shaking occasionally, until the popping slows down, about 4 to 6 minutes. You should hear a few seconds of silence between pops. Remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the popcorn to a large, heatproof bowl and discard any unpopped kernels. Add the peanuts to the popcorn and toss to combine. Set the vanilla and baking soda near the stove for easy access.
  • In a small saucepan, stir the butter, brown sugar, molasses and salt over medium until the butter melts. Once the butter has melted, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook the mixture, undisturbed, until the temperature reaches 248 degrees.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will become foamy. Immediately pour it over the popcorn and use a wooden spoon to coat it evenly.
  • Spread the popcorn out onto the two prepared baking sheets. Bake until the mixture is dry, about 20 to 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. The mixture will dry out as it cools but may still be slightly sticky. Sprinkle with a bit more salt, to taste.
  • Let the popcorn cool completely. It's best enjoyed the day it's cooked, but you can also store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK® CARAMEL CORN RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Homemade Cracker Jack® Caramel Corn Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 12

EQUIPMENT:
Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper
2 large baking sheets or one deep roasting pan, lined with parchment paper or with a silpat mat
INGREDIENTS:
15 cups popped corn (1/2 cup kernels, unpopped)
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup salted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups peanuts, optional (I used Spanish peanuts)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet (18 x 13-inch) with parchment paper (or use a deep roasting pan, which is my preference. Pour the popped corn into a large bowl (at least 6 quarts); remove any un-popped kernels. If using, add the peanuts, mix and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat cook the molasses, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Stirring occasionally, boil the syrup for 5 minutes. The syrup will darken slightly. Note: This is about 230°F, close to softball stage in candy making. Remove the pan from the heat, add the vanilla, and add the baking soda. Stir well as the mixture turns foamy. Immediately (and carefully) pour the hot syrup over the popped corn and stir until the corn is well coated. Spread the hot caramel corn into the parchment-lined pan. Note: I spread mine onto two baking sheets. Bake at 200°F for one hour. Stir the corn every 15 minutes during this time. Remove from the oven. This caramel corn is a warm, sticky, sweet and crunchy treat straight from the oven. It can also be cooled and stored airtight for several days. This recipe doubles and triples very well. KAF Notes: To make popcorn balls on a stick, omit the baking soda from the recipe. As soon as you can handle the corn without burning yourself, form it into 1-cup balls, inserting a lollipop stick or skewer at one end of each. Be sure to assiduously remove any unpopped kernels; you'll get most of them by shaking the bowl of popped corn, and scooping out the hard kernels that sift to the bottom. If you don't remove them, the syrup will allow them to adhere to popped kernels, and the next thing you know - ouch! A dental bill.

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