Borden Cracker Jack

Ingredients:

4 quarts popped popcorn (or 2 bags microwave popcorn)

1 cup Spanish peanuts

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons molasses

¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.  Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl, and  place in the preheated oven.  Mix all the remaining ingredients in a saucepan stirring over medium heat.  Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until you notice the mixture turning a slightly darker brown.

2. Remove the popcorn and peanuts form the oven, and working quickly pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them.  Then place back in the oven for 15 minutes.  Mix well every 5 minutes, so that all of the popcorn is coated.  Cool and store in a covered container to preserve freshness.
   
   Makes 4 quarts.