Charity'S Cracker Jacks

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Charity's Cracker Jacks combine sweet, caramel-like flavors with crunchy popcorn, creating a nostalgic treat perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a delightful snack.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. sorghum
  • 1/4 c. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 large lump butter
  • salted popcorn

Instructions

  1. Cook the sugar, sorghum, and vinegar until the mixture spins a hair, then remove from the stove.
  2. Add soda and butter to the mixture, stir well, and pour over salted popcorn.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

388 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 3.9g 5% DV
Carbs 80.8g 29% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 28.8g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 228.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 191.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 4.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 31.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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