HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK® CARAMEL CORN RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 12
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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Habiba Bebo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to bring back childhood memories. I love the taste of this homemade Cracker Jack.
Tahani Alsaeed
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I always have a bag of homemade Cracker Jack on hand for when I need a quick and easy snack.
Enter Thunder Comedy
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses natural ingredients. I feel good about giving this snack to my family.
Aita Tamang
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Muhammad Ejaz Mazari
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a healthy alternative to store-bought Cracker Jack and this recipe is perfect.
Md Nilay
[email protected]This is a fun recipe to make with kids. My kids love helping me pop the popcorn and mix the ingredients.
Muller
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I always have a bag of popcorn in my pantry and now I know what to do with it!
hayden Fletcher
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have fresh Cracker Jack in just a few minutes.
Zuhaib Khero
[email protected]This is the best homemade Cracker Jack I've ever had! It's so much better than the store-bought kind.
PX4 GAMING
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect snack for movie night or a party.
Abdullahi Muuse
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The Cracker Jack is crispy and flavorful and the caramel is perfectly sweet.
ashen eymard
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a homemade Cracker Jack recipe that actually tastes good and this one definitely fits the bill.
Kelsey Barnes
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I love that I can make it with ingredients that I already have on hand.
Musa Wad
[email protected]I've tried other homemade Cracker Jack recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
saani shah
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious! I highly recommend it.
Nms Imran__hasmi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cracker Jack, but this homemade version is actually really good! I love the crunchy popcorn and the sweet caramel.
Sardar Hasan Naveed
[email protected]I made this recipe for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it.
Desdemonia Lottering
[email protected]This is the best Cracker Jack recipe I've ever tried! The caramel is so smooth and flavorful and the popcorn is perfectly popped.
Gabrijela Petras
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My kids love it and it's a great snack for parties.
Lale Chaudhary
[email protected]This homemade Cracker Jack is amazing! It's so easy to make and tastes just like the store-bought kind, but better. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it healthier by using whole grain popcorn and natural sweeteners.