Caramel Apple Snack Mix

Submitted by Mika G.

"I found this in a friends magazine and am posting it here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 5 quarts

ingredients

• 7 cups popped popcorn
• 4 cups Crispix cereal
• 4 cups Apple Jacks cereal
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. In a large greased roasting pan, combine popcorn, cereals and peanuts: set aside. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup: bring to a rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 250 for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread mixture onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Reviews

[Keolani]

We loved it. I didn't really care for all the peanuts left in the bottom of the bowl but as I don't love peanuts anyway I'll just leave them out in the future. Beware, this is very addictive.

 

[LilianaLynnsMama]

Love this! I had this same recipe and went to post and found this post! I like to make this in the fall and have for snacks and football games. I put in my husband's lunches as well and he loves it!

 

[smileyone]

I made this for Thanksgiving....needless to say, it didn't last that long. Everyone loved the combo of salty and sweet!