View source for Homemade Cracker Jacks

== Description ==
* Yield: 40 oz

== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups [[popcorn|popped corn]]
* 1 cup [[peanut]]s
* ½ cup [[molasses]]
* ¼ cup [[granulated sugar|sugar]] 


== Procedures ==
# A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the [[popcorn]] and [[nuts]] together.
# Mix [[popcorn]] and [[peanut]]s together in a large bowl or pan.
# Cook [[molasses]] and [[granulated sugar|sugar]] together until the mixture reaches a temperature of 235°F on a candy thermometer.
# If you don"t have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold [[water]].
# The syrup is done when it forms a thread as it drops into the [[water]].
# Pour hot syrup mixture over the [[popcorn]] nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.
# Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon.
# Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th6 weeks.

==References==
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[[Category:North American cuisine]]
[[Category:Candy Recipes]]
[[Category:Maple syrup Recipes]]
[[Category:Molasses Recipes]]
[[Category:Popcorn Recipes]]
[[Category:Peanut Recipes]]