Cracker Jack

By ghinman

Ingredients

• 4 qts., popped corn
• 2 1/2 Tbs. peanuts
• 4 Tbs. butter
• 1 cup, brown sugar
• 1/2 cup. corn syrup-light
• 2 Tbs. Molasses
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet and place in preheated oven. Combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Stirring over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Using a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to the hard-ball stage (260-275 degrees). This will take about 20-25 min. Remove the popcorn and peanuts from the oven and, working very quickly, pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them. Then place them back in the oven for 15 min. Mix well every 5 min., so that all of the popcorn is coated. Cool and store in a covered containe to preserve freshness.