Caramel Jacks Popcorn
With just a touch of molasses and lots of Spanish Peanuts this treat will remind you of that “take me out to the ball game” favourite – Cracker Jacks but with a little more caramel action!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 30 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizers/Snacks
- Method: saute and bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cooking spray
7 quarts popped popcorn
2 – 3 cups Spanish peanuts
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
2 Tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200℉ and spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
- Fill the roasting pan with the popped popcorn and pecans and set aside.
- Place the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently then add the vanilla and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Pour the caramel over popcorn and mix well.
- Bake in oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 mins.
- Remove from the oven and after the hour is up and make sure to stir as it cools so you don’t end up with one big chunk!
- Package up in goody bags for gifting or store in an airtight container until your next ball game or movie night.
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