How to Make Clone of a Cracker Jack® - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of the iconic Cracker Jack® snack, then you're in for a treat with this recipe. This clone of a Cracker Jack® recipe will have you enjoying the classic combination of sweet and salty flavors in a homemade version that will satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting a movie night, packing a picnic, or looking for a tasty snack to munch on, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Cracker Jack® is known for its scrumptious blend of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, and this...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 11
  • Yield: 11 servings

  • 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

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg