Confetti Snack Mix

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 10 c. popped popcorn
• 1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/2 c. chopped almonds, toasted
• 1 c. Sun-Maid California Apricots, chopped or Sun-Maid Fruit Bits
• 1/4 c. butter
• 2 T. apricot or strawberry jam
• 2 T. brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 t. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Combine popcorn, coconut, almonds and fruit in a large mixing bowl; set aside.

Melt butter with jam, brown sugar and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Continue heating to soft-ball stage, or 234 to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Drizzle hot sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; tossing quickly with a spoon until mixture is evenly coated and cool.

Makes about 12 cups.