Save A festive, crunchy snack mix with a sweet apple-cider glaze, perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
I enjoy making this party mix because it brings friends and family together with its unique sweet and crunchy flavor.
Ingredients
- Dry Mix: 3 cups rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex), 2 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup honey roasted peanuts, 1 cup dried apple chips broken into bite-sized pieces, 1 cup popcorn (plain air-popped)
- Cider Glaze: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, 1/4 cup sparkling apple cider (non-alcoholic), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl combine rice cereal pretzels peanuts apple chips and popcorn Gently toss to mix.
- Make Cider Glaze:
- In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat Stir in brown sugar sparkling cider cinnamon and salt Bring to a gentle simmer stirring frequently for 23 minutes until slightly thickened Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Mix:
- Immediately pour the cider glaze over the dry mix Toss gently with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Spread Mix:
- Spread the mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake for 2530 minutes stirring once halfway through until the mix is golden and crisp.
- Cool:
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet The mix will crisp as it cools.
- Serve or Store:
- Once cooled break into clusters if needed and serve or store in an airtight container.
Save This recipe always brings warmth and smiles during our family gatherings especially around the holidays.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl saucepan baking sheet parchment paper spatula
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts milk (butter) and gluten (pretzels possibly cereal) Check all product labels for allergens especially if serving to guests with dietary restrictions
Nutritional Information
Calories 255 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save This Party Mix is a delightful snack that’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests every time.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I substitute the sparkling cider?
You can replace sparkling cider with apple juice or a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage for similar flavor and glaze consistency.
- → How do I store the mix to keep it fresh?
Store the cooled mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain its crunchiness.
- → Is it possible to make this nut-free?
Yes, you can omit peanuts or replace them with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free variation.
- → What enhances the flavor of the cider glaze?
Adding a pinch of cinnamon and a touch of vanilla extract enriches the glaze with warm, aromatic notes that complement the apple cider.
- → Can I use different dried fruits?
Absolutely, dried cranberries or cherries can add a tangy contrast while still harmonizing with the cider glaze.