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ROD RECIPES 12/4/2006 Cracker Jack Day Cracker Jacks

Source of Recipe

Marla


Recipe Introduction

In the early 1890s, F.W. Rueckheim started selling peanuts and caramels at his popcorn stand. He then combined all three products to sell at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. He called his invention "Candied Popcorn and Peanuts". When a friend tried the new combination, he yelled out "That's Crackerjack!" to change the name. The snack was immortalized in 1908 in the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" with the words "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack."

List of Ingredients

ROD RECIPES 12/4/2006 Cracker Jack Day Cracker Jacks




Cracker Jack


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1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/3 cup water
1 2/3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/3 cup butter
2 1/2 quarts popped corn




Recipe

Mix butter and sugar, water and vinegar over medium heat.

Cook until AMBER in color.

Do Not Stir.

Pour over the popped corn and toss until coated.

Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet to cool.

Break into pieces.

Peanuts may be added if desired.

6 servings