Slacker Jacks
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 4 quarts
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Software
- 3 quarts popped popcorn
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Specialized Hardware
Candy/fry thermometer
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 4 quarts
Procedure
- Heat oven to 250ºF.
- Grease a sheet pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray as well and set aside.
- Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla, and stir until combined. Heat the mixture until it reaches 250ºF on a candy/fry thermometer, approximately 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the popcorn and peanuts and stir with a silicone spatula to combine. You will need to work quickly because the syrup hardens rapidly. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Cool completely.
- Break into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
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