Apple Snack Mix Recipes

CARAMEL APPLE SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large greased roasting pan, combine popcorn, cereals and peanuts: set aside. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup: bring to a rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• Bake at 250 for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread mixture onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

APPLE-CINNAMON SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and pecans.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat candies, sugar, butter and water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased large roasting pan.
• Bake 20 minutes. Stir in apple pieces. Bake 15 minutes longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in airtight container.

CINNAMON-APPLE CHEX® MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and almonds.
• In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and cinnamon uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Stir in apples; microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until apples just begin to brown on edges.
• Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 5 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in raisins. Store in airtight container.