New Mexico Trail Mix in a Jar

Name: New Mexico Trail Mix in a Jar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 7 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 354.88 ml pecan halves; 236.59 ml cashews; 236.59 ml pistachios; 118.29 ml pine nuts; 118.29 ml roasted sunflower seeds; 709.77 ml bite sized cheese nips; 44.37 ml butter; 9.85 ml ground cumin; 2.46 ml garlic powder; 59.14 ml chili sauce; 1 chipotle chile in adobo (3-4 inch); 14.79 ml frozen orange juice concentrate; cooking spray; 1.23 ml cayenne pepper (optional)

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"Recipe posted by request."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 7.5 cups

ingredients

354.88 ml pecan halves
236.59 ml cashews
236.59 ml pistachios
118.29 ml pine nuts
118.29 ml roasted sunflower seeds
709.77 ml bite sized cheese nips
44.37 ml butter
9.85 ml ground cumin
2.46 ml garlic powder
59.14 ml chili sauce
1 chipotle chile in adobo (3-4 inch)
14.79 ml frozen orange juice concentrate
cooking spray
1.23 ml cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the nuts, seeds, and cheese nips in a large bowl.
Combine the butter, cumin and garlic powder in a microwaveable cup.
Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted.
Place the chili sauce, chipotle, orange juice concentrate and butter mixture into a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Pour sauce over nut mixture, stirring to coat.
Spread mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with the cayenne pepper if using.
Let cool before packing into jars or containers.

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Reviews

We added quite a bit more cayenne to get more kick. This makes a great gift basket item.

venus2
I made this for my DH as a gift, leaving out the chipotle chili (personal preference) and adding instead 1 tsp of smoked paprika ~ he loved it and so did I. Spicy, smokey and a touch of sweetness :) I added the crackers (I used cheddar goldfish crackers) half-way through the baking time, to prevent burning, and they still coated well. This is going to be a new snack mix for our family ~ easy to make and oh so good. Thanks DiB's ~ made for LET'S PARTY TAG, December 2009!

kitty.rock
My family loves this recipe! I had to make 2 batches so that I have some for Holiday snacking. It was initially a little frightening when I checked it after the baking time..........it was quite dark, almost looked burned. But not to worry, it tastes great! Thanks for the recipe!

Colorado Lauralee
LOVED IT!!! This is a great snack for kids and adults - although I left mine in the oven too long (some crackers were burnt) it still tasted great - we are now thinking of other items that could be added!!! Way to go

Santa girl