Caramel Corn (Cracker Jacks)

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• 3 Qts. popped popcorn
• 3 cups unsalted mixed nuts or peanuts
• 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
• 1/2 cup Karo light or dark syrup
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from myfudo.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Spray large shallow roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine popcorn and nuts in pan; place in 250° oven while preparing syrup.

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over warm popcorn mixture, stirring to coat thoroughly.

Bake at 250° for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool, break apart. Place in an air tight container to store.