Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Festive Spicy Apple Snack...

3 cups corn Chex cereal
3 cups rice Chex cereal
3 cups wheat Chex cereal
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1 cup cut-up dried apple pieces
Ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 300 degrees. In large bowl, mix cereals and pecans.

In 3-quart saucepan, heat candies, sugar, butter and water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased large roasting pan.

Bake 20 minutes. Stir in apple pieces. Bake 15 minutes longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in airtight container.