New Mexico Trail Mix in a Jar

Recipe posted by request.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 7 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups pecan halves
• 1  cup cashews
• 1  cup pistachios
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 3  cups  bite sized  cheese nips
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 cup chili sauce
• 1  chipotle chile in adobo (3-4 inch)
• 1  tablespoon  frozen orange juice concentrate
•  cooking spray
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

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