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      Title: HOMEMADE CRACKER JACKS
 Categories: Snacks
      Yield: 20 Servings
 
      4 c  Popped corn
      1 c  Peanuts
    1/2 c  Molasses
    1/4 c  Sugar
 
  :       A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test
  the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together.
  
  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 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. Stored in an
  airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th\o 6 weeks.
  
  Yield: 40 oz.
  
  Source:  Cheaper and Better Alternatives to Storebought Goods by:
  Nancy Birnes
  
  Found by Fran McGee
 
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