# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - ½ cup unsalted butter
07 - ½ cup packed brown sugar
08 - ¼ cup sparkling apple cider, non-alcoholic
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss rice cereal, pretzels, peanuts, apple chips, and popcorn to combine evenly.
03 - Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, sparkling cider, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Immediately pour the warm cider glaze over the dry mix. Toss gently with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the 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 let cool completely on the baking sheet. The mix will crisp as it cools. Break into clusters if desired before serving or storing in an airtight container.
