Description
Whipping up this apple pie Chex mix brings warmth to your kitchen faster than fall breezes sweep through an orchard. Crunchy cereal squares dance with cinnamon and sweet apple flavors, creating a snack that feels like a cozy slice of homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
- 1 cup dried apple slices, chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered pretzels (optional)
Instructions
- Gather 6 cups Rice Chex, 2 cups Cinnamon Chex, and 1 cup chopped dried apple slices in a spacious mixing bowl. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Place ¼ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan. Melt over medium heat at 350°F for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup apple cider, 1 tsp apple pie spice, ½ tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt to the melted butter. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture bubbles gently.
- Immediately pour the hot glaze over your cereal mixture. Use a rubber spatula to coat every piece thoroughly, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the glazed mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread in a single layer, preventing clumping.
- Allow your mixture to cool completely at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. The glaze will harden and create a crispy texture.
- Optional: Fold in ½ cup white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered pretzels after cooling for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy your crunchy, apple-spiced snack within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use a wide, shallow saucepan to help the glaze cook evenly and prevent burning while creating a rich caramel-like coating.
- Let the mix cool completely to ensure the glaze hardens and creates a crisp, crunchy texture that won’t get soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Rice Chex and Cinnamon Chex for certified gluten-free versions and check your chocolate chips or pretzels.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain its crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg