Description
This Fall Snack Mix is a delightful combination of mini pretzels, roasted almonds, pecans, dried cranberries, candy-coated chocolates, and caramel corn, all coated in a warm maple syrup glaze infused with pumpkin spice. Perfectly toasted and crisp, this sweet and salty snack is ideal for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
- 1 cup caramel corn
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels, roasted almonds, pecans, dried cranberries, and candy-coated chocolates. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup and melted butter, stirring constantly until well blended. Remove from the heat and stir in the pumpkin spice seasoning and salt.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the maple syrup mixture over the dry snack mix and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Bake the Mix: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
- Cool the Mix: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely on the sheet. Cooling helps the flavors set and the mix to become crispy.
- Add Caramel Corn: Once cooled, gently add the caramel corn to the mix and toss lightly to combine without crushing the caramel pieces.
- Store or Serve: Transfer the finished Fall Snack Mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately for a delicious seasonal treat.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and pecans and increase pretzels or dried fruit.
- You can substitute candy-coated chocolates with chocolate chips if preferred.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Adjust pumpkin spice seasoning according to taste for a more robust flavor.
