Homemade Cracker Jack

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Homemade Cracker Jack

Submitted by WV Girl, Friday, 26 June 2009

Description Make this homemade version of a childhood favorite.

Ingredients

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Appetizer

Kid Friendly

1 cup sorghum molasses
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon soda
5 quarts of popped corn
1 cup peanuts

Methods/steps

Mix sugar, molasses, but, water and vinegar together. Cook until 265 degrees. Stir frequently so it does not scorch.
Remove from heat and add soda. Stir lightly. While it still foams pour over popcorn and peanuts.
Pour onto flat buttered pan. When cook break up into pieces.

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