Pecan Cracker Jacks

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F .

2. 2

   Combine popcorn and pecans in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet and place in the preheated oven.

3. 3

   Combine the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan and stir over medium heat, bringing mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Using a cooking thermometer, bring mixture to a hard-ball stage - 260 degrees (syrup will form a hard, but workable, ball if dripped into cold water).

5. 5

   This will take about 20 minutes or until you notice the mixture turning dark brown.

6. 6

   Remove popcorn and pecans from the oven.

7. 7

   Working quickly, drizzle the caramel mixture stream over them.

8. 8

   Put mixture back in the oven for 15 minutes and stir well every five minutes to ensure even coating.

9. 9

   Cool and store in a covered container.

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