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Paul Newman's Trail Mix
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is the perfect popcorn crunch snack.
Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag newman's own natural light microwave popcorn
1 cup dry roasted salted peanut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350oF.
2. Grease 14 x 10 metal baking pan.
3. Pop Newman's Own Natural Light Microwave Popcorn according to package directions. Pour popcorn into large bowl.
4. Add peanuts, raisins, apricots and sunflower seeds; mix well. Set aside.
5. In 1-quart glass measuring cup, mix brown sugar, butter, honey and salt.
6. Microwave uncovered on high for 90 seconds. Stir well.
7. Continue microwaving on high 30 seconds. It should be boiling. Continue boiling 90 seconds.
8. Remove from microwave and stir in the baking soda.
9. Pour syrup mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring until mixed. Place mixture into greased pan. Bake 15 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven to cool and crisp. Store in a tightly covered container.
By RecipeOfHealth.com