Party Mix Sparkling Cider (Print Version)

A crunchy, sweet apple-cider glazed snack mix perfect for parties and celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Mix

01 - 3 cups rice cereal squares (e.g., Rice Chex)
02 - 2 cups mini pretzels
03 - 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
04 - 1 cup dried apple chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
05 - 1 cup plain air-popped popcorn

→ Cider Glaze

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rice cereal, pretzels, peanuts, apple chips, and popcorn. Gently toss to mix evenly.
03 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, sparkling cider, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm cider glaze immediately over the dry mix. Toss gently with a spatula until the mixture is evenly coated.
05 - Spread the coated mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. The mix will crisp as it cools. Break into clusters if desired before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes total
  • Perfect for festive occasions and shares well
02 -
  • Contains peanuts milk (butter) and gluten (pretzels possibly cereal)
  • Check all product labels for allergens especially if serving to guests with dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Toss the mix gently when coating to keep clusters intact
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch
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