Homemade Cracker Jack – a delicious recipe with popcorn, peanuts, brown sugar, honey, molasses, unsalted butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
["Preheat the oven to 250 F and line two baking sheets with a Silpat or parchment.", "Have popcorn ready to go in the biggest bowl you have. Keep the peanuts on the side.", "In a small pot, combine the brown sugar, honey, molasses, butter and salt. Add a few tablespoons of water to moisten the sugar before bringing to a boil over medium heat. Cook to 250 F.
2
As soon as the sugar reaches 250 F, turn off the heat, stir in the baking soda and immediately pour over the popcorn, tossing to coat evenly. Add the peanuts and toss again.", "Spread the popcorn mix onto your prepared sheet pans and bake for about 1 hour, stirring to break up clumps once or twice.", "Once out of the oven, give one more toss and let cool completely.
3
This will keep well in an airtight container at room temp up to a week."]
2230
kcal
Calories
70
g
Fat
413
g
Carbs
28
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups popped popcorn, 1 cup peanuts, 2 cups brown sugar, 1 11/4 cups honey, and more.
Yes, Homemade Cracker Jack falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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