caramel apple snack mix

23 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Oct 26, 2014

This recipe was from the old Taste of Home magazine, Quick Cooking.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 4 qts.

Ingredients

  • 7 cups popped popcorn
  • 4 cups crispix cereal
  • 4 cups apple jacks cereal
  • 2 cups peanuts
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make caramel apple snack mix

  • Step 1
    Combine popcorn, cereals, and peanuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine, and syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat.
  • Step 3
    Once it comes to a good boil, cook for 5 minutes, without stirring.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda until light and foamy.
  • Step 5
    Pour over popcorn mix and stir until coated.
  • Step 6
    Spread onto 2 baking sheets that have been sprayed with PAM. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Discover More

Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #peanuts
Keyword: #popcorn
Keyword: #snack mix
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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