Maple Glazed Fancy Trail Mix

Submitted by theAmateurPastryChef

"A trail mix of my own creation that my family absolutely loves. I love the smell the caramelized maple syrup makes in my house when I make this. The measurements are an approximation (as well as the servings!), use your good judgment and own taste when making. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter (Earth Balance is an excellent brand) or 2 tablespoons margarine (Earth Balance is an excellent brand)
• 1⁄3 cup plain unsalted almonds
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup pecans
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1⁄4 cup pitted and chopped delgate dates
• 1⁄4 cup pitted and chopped medjool dates
• 1⁄4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

directions

1. Melt butter in skillet.
2. Add almonds, walnuts and pecans to the butter and sprinkle salt on top. Sauté nuts until butter coats them and they begin to toast. (3 to 4 minutes).
3. Add maple syrup (will bubble up) and sauté nuts until it begins to caramelize. (about 2 to 3 minutes).
4. Sprinkle coconut on top of nuts and stir until well coated over all of the nuts.
5. Remove skillet from heat and place nuts in large bowl.
6. Stir in dates, cranberries, and sunflower seeds until well incorporated.