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homemade "cracker jack"

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Recipe by
Annalisa Keene
@adksapphire
Fairborn, OH

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 For homemade "cracker jack"

  • 4 qt
    popcorn, popped unseasoned
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    light Karo syrup
  • 1 stick
    margarine
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make homemade "cracker jack"

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, Karo, and margarine. Bring to a boil and then cook for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • 3
    Pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Not all will be covered.
  • 4
    Pour out on a cookie sheet to cool.
  • 5
    Dump 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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