# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup sparkling apple cider (non-alcoholic)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rice cereal, mini pretzels, honey roasted peanuts, dried apple chips, and air-popped popcorn. Toss gently to mix evenly.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, sparkling apple cider, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm cider glaze immediately over the dry mix. Toss gently using a spatula to ensure even coating.
05 - Transfer the coated mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the mix turns golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. The mix will crisp as it cools. Break into clusters if desired before serving or storing.
