Homemade Cracker Jacks

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Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 
    
Prep
20 min.
Cook
15 min.
Ready In
1 hrs
     5 cups

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 99g
Amount per Serving
Calories 40741% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars 37g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 12% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 
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Ingredients

4cups popcorn, popped
1cup peanuts
1/2cup molasses
1/4cup sugarVideo
* Nutrition Facts

Directions

Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan.

Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a tempurature of 235 degrees F. on a candy thermometer.

If you don't have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into acup of cold water.

The syrup is done when it forms a thead 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.

Store in an airtight container.

First published: last updated: 2012-03-31

 
 
 
 
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