Spicy Dried Apple and Pecan Trail Mix
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 90 minutes
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 180g pecans
- 2 teaspoons macadamia oil (or olive oil)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 teaspoons pepita seeds
- 2 cups plain unsalted popcorn
Method:
- PREHEAT the oven to 100oC.
- SOAK apple in a large bowl with water and half the lime juice for 10 minutes.
- DRAIN apple slices and arrange in a single layer on a lined baking tray.
- SPRINKLE with half of the paprika, chilli powder and cumin.
- BAKE for 90 minutes, turning over apple pieces after 45 minutes.
- MIX pecans and oil in a bowl with the remaining lime juice, paprika, chilli powder and cumin, stirring until pecans are coated.
- BAKE pecan mixture on lined tray for 15 minutes.
- COOL apple and pecan mixtures.
- COMBINE apple, pecans, cranberries, seeds and popcorn.
- STORE in an airtight container or jar.
What's Great About It:
Love nuts and a little bit of spice? Enjoy this homemade trail mix which has a mixture of fresh and dried fruit to help keep you going. The nuts and seeds are also a great source of healthy fats and dietary fibre.
