A crunchy blend of cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and apple chips with a sparkling cider glaze.
# What You'll 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 apple cider (non-alcoholic)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rice cereal, mini pretzels, honey roasted peanuts, dried apple chips, and air-popped popcorn. Gently toss to mix evenly.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, sparkling apple cider, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Immediately pour the cider glaze over the dry mix. Toss gently using a spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing the mix to crisp. Break into clusters if desired before serving or storing in an airtight container.
