homemade "cracker jack"
Again, a recipe from my Aunt Opal. She, and her sister, my Aunt Freda were the family cooks on my mother's side. "Aunt O" was amazing. She churned her own butter. She and my Uncle Joe never had children. They spent their lives with their church, Uncle Joe was a Methodist minister. I still miss them.
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Ingredients
- 4 quarts popcorn, popped unseasoned
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light Karo syrup
- 1 stick margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
How To Make homemade "cracker jack"
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Step 1In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, Karo, and margarine. Bring to a boil and then cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 2Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
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Step 3Pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Not all will be covered.
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Step 4Pour out on a cookie sheet to cool.
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Step 5Dump into large brown grocery bag. Place in microwave for 3 minutes on high, removing bag to shake well after each minute. Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bags.
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