Apple-Cinnamon Snack Mix

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 10 min
Makes: 20 servings (1/2 cup each)

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 12g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup cut-up dried apple pieces (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces)
• Ground cinnamon, if desired

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and pecans.
2. 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.
3. 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.