Crunchy Caramel Corn
In keeping with the current baseball game/carnival-inspired food theme, I made my first batch of Cracker Jacks this past weekend (using a variation of this recipe). If you’re a fan of the boxed original, the homemade variety is even more incredible, with the same balance of sweet and salty, but with a true caramel flavor. Since we had friends over to watch a game, I whipped up a batch and served them in gingham bags for a fun, vintage feel.
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YUMMY….YUMMY…YUMMY!
It seriously looks delicious!
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Yuppie to Cracker Jacks…The caramel flavored popcorn is the best….I am going to check at all the recipes….Thanks,darling
Have a wonderful day:)
Kisses
What a great idea! Can’t wait to give it a try!
The worst part of living abroad is that you miss out on so many of your favorite snacks. I ADORE Cracker Jacks but they are nowhere to be found here in Sweden. But a few weeks ago I found some at a British shop (umm?) and opened the bag up while I was watching a World Cup game with some guy friends. One loved it, but the other couldn’t quite wrap his brain around the whole sugar-on-popcorn thing. Some people just don’t get it, do they?
Oh Yum, must try, as i live in Australia, we don’t have cracker jacks, but they are mentioned in my favorite movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s
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I am so excited you posted these!! Aren’t they the best crunchy thing in the world?!? Love your gingham bag touch
Mmmm…..sweet and salty – the ultimate match! Your recipes always get me salivating
x
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I love caramel!! I love it on pop corn, on chocolates, on ice-cream…and cakes filled with caramel!! ok…I admit..I’m sweet addicted!
…and I like your blog so much!!
looking at these pictures this late is causing major cravings for that now…yummmmmyy
This looks delicious and I was just eating caramel Crunch n’ Munch!
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Looks delicious!
Looks great! Reminds me of baseball game at City Field in NYC. Go Mets!
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yum. this looks delicious. definitely something i want to try making now! xx
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They look yummy, I’ve never had them before.
I need to do more homemade, thanks for the inspiration!
Laura xx
Mmm… wouldn’t mind a bag of them right now! Love the nice retro touch with the gingham bags…
Cute detailing!
I prefer salty popcorn (I don’t have that much of a sweet tooth) – a good guilt free snack!
Wow this looks incredible, I’ve never heard of cracker jacks before. Note to self: must have a go at making it!
Robbie xox
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Yummmyy…. I’ll get some popcorn to watch the soccer game tonight! VIVA ESPANA!!!!
xxx
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That looks DIVINE!
this looks so yummy!!!
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These look great, perfect for the football match later on today!
You sound like the best hostess ever. Isn’t making caramel fun? I used it in the base for salted caramel ice cream last week, and this sounds like another great, summery vehicle for the stuff.
beautiful this macro photo!*:*
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Mmmmm…..that looks delicious!! I wish I would be a great cook like you! Thankfully, my boyfriend is an excellent cook or else I would have toasts for dinner everyday
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OHMIGOD it’s nearly lunch time where I am, and my tummy is grumbling SO much looking at these pictures. Yum xxx
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That looks yummy.
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Hey!:)
I never been in your blog before, but I really like it!
you have lot of style and I like so much your pictures!
can I add you to my favourites?
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Mmmm mmm, that looks delish! Does the homemade kind get stuck in your teeth less? That’s the worst part about cracker jacks (and any kind of caramel-covered treat, really). Love those bags! Where are they from?
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Lindsay
You are so accommodating to your guests! Where do you find the time?! I’m always rushing out to the newsagents to pick up some crisps and jaffa cakes to acompany our Cranium nights… :/
I really should try harder!
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These kinds of treats remember me of old twon carnavals!
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last time i ate cracker jacks i got food poisoning and spent the whole next day,,, well… u don’t need to know.
those look so good! You are such a martha stewart, but a lot more fashion forward.
jen
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There is such a difference between real caramel and caramel flavoring. This is a great idea – thanks!
Yum!!:)SarahD
What a deliciously awesome idea
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They look delish! Love the food styling too!
Mmmm! That looks so tasty!
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They look so good. home made is alllways the best. good job on trying new things!
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all i can say is wow! You inspire me to be more creative!
omg this is too tempting!
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Picture perfect!
xx
Nikki
Love those cute little gingham bags!
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So sweet in the gingham bags – creative!
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This looks yummy, but I think we need the recipe for that smores pie!
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What a cute idea! Your guests and boyfriend are so lucky– always getting to sample your cooking creations! Great job, as always.
Xoxo
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Looks so delicious! x
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i was never a big fan of cracker jack but im sure your homemade version is delicious! love the gingham bag, great finishing touch.
It would be the perfect party snack.
Everything you make looks amazingggg! You’re like the new martha stewart lol.
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Oh my gosh, that looks so good. Cracker Jacks totally take me back to being a kid …
nyum nyum nyuuum. I always love popcorn!
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That looks divine. So glad you added peanuts…it’s just not the same without them.
xx.
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Mmmm – looks fantastic! Although I can’t watch (silly time difference), I’ve been thinking about what I’d make while watching the World cup – I’d give this popcorn a shot, but perhaps with parm, rosemary, thyme, and a drizzle of a balsamic reduction.
Becca
Cute! I love those gingham bags. xx
Yum! Sweet+Salty snacks are like crack to me…. You are endlessly creative and I’m inspired to give this treat a try for our weekend grill party~may even sneak in a little prize…:)
Thanks for sharing!
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ooh, this looks so yummy (and actually easy enough for me to make!) love the bags you served them in…great idea
What a great idea! Perfect for a summer afternoon with friends. I will definitely try making this.
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The gingham bags really complete the whole thing! We’re still waiting on that s’more pie recipe though…
Looks very yummy!
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You are the cutest! Such a sweet finishing touch with that gingham bag.
they look even better than the bagged cracker jacks!!
I am a huge popcorn fan. I must try this, I think my boyfriend might just think he died and went to heaven. Looks very good. Cute bags too!
xo Jen
I love making caramel corn.
Salty/sweet perfect combo!
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Yum!! they look amazing, i’m soo gonna make them soon!
That looks delish. I’ll have to try! Is there a particular place you look for cooking ideas/recipes?
Katelin xo
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It’s the snack of my childhood. Brings back delicious memories.
this looks seriously naughty but lots of fun to make! always love your recipes and the photos!xxxx
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Oh my gosh, this makes me want to go to a ballgame!
Yum! One of my favorites!
what a great idea! where’d you find the cute bags??
You’re such a clever hostess! It looks delicious.
Ummmm, I can make toast!?!
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I should really try this out!! Looks so yummy
Ok YUM! Your blog inspired to me to try my own DIY…check it out
I love themed snacks–so much fun! The gingham bags are a perfect touch. You’ve hit a home run again, Em!
O-M-G! This just made me very hungry!!
my coworker just looked at my screen as i was reading this and yelled “What is that?? I WANT it!” need i say more? delish good idea girl!
Awesome photography. I am working on getting better at taking photos and your blog is such an inspiration to me.
This looks great! I also love love love the Orangette recipe—http://orangette.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-ever-and-ever.html–we make it for clients all the time.
Also, beautiful pix!
This looks delicious and easy enough to make! I’ve always wondered what Cracker Jack was!
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This looks so yummy but if you don’t mind me asking what was your variation on this?
i love guilty pleasures… and this is definitely one of mine! but making my own batch sounds even better… this is top on the to do list for this week
This looks delish! I’ve been meaning to make caramel corn for a while now so I think this weekend I should do it!
Omg, that looks so delish! I’ve never made my own caramel before though, it sounds tricky. Love the bags.
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yummy !!!
such a great idea, i’m going to have to try it
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Love this!! Can’t wait to attempt a batch on my own. Thanks for sharing! xo- karrie
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Such a cute presentation in those bags! Too adorable!
tasty!
so yummy! love the bags too!
Those look delicious Emily
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this looks so yummy!
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Popcorn… Amazing. Caramel… Double amazing. I can only imagine how delicious they were together! You’re so creative — I love those sweet little bags; they’re such a charming vehicle for this tasty snack.
xo Josie
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yumm!! your homemade cracker jacks look so delicious!
Emily, love your blog especially your interior styling and food entries. How is the Coach bag going? I keep looking out for it at my local store.
that looks so yummy!! you inspire me to get in the kitchen more and make fabulous recipes..
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what an adorable treat! totally craving some salty caramel corn now!
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Looks yummy!! I’m going to have to make a batch!! I have an award for you. You can check it out here:
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I am completely jealous of your cooking skills I’m pretty sure all I can make is leftovers!
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Looks amazing, I love the gingham bags!
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yummy in my tummy!
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Wow! I made Caramel Corn too…you should check out the chocolate version that’s just as good! I love to mix in almonds or macadamia nuts for fancier variations…
Check out my Chocolate version:
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Ashley
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Not fair! Your posts make me want to eat my computer!
yum! i make a ton of homemade (organic) popcorn (it’s an awesome and healthy vegan snack). we’re big fans of popcorn, my husband can literally finish a large movie popcorn in one sitting! i’ve made a few versions (a bit lighter and healthier) at home such as cinnamon spice and “buttery” salt. i should totally see if i can do a vegan caramel version!
thanks for the inspiration!
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Yummy!
This is amazing & so super fun! You always come up with the best ideas, Emily! Thanks for sharing! I may repost this on my blog because it is kinda too awesome not to pass along…
xoxo
Yummy. Caramel popcorn is my favorite snack and it’s been ages since I’ve indulged…
wow, i wish i had friends who would invite me over and make me popcorn served up in lovely gingham bags! incredible!
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