Tropical Snack Mix
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Kids will love this fruity popcorn snack. It's also fun to bring to parties.


Tropical Snack Mix

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Servings: about 15 cups
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: 4th of July, Christmas Appetizers and Snacks, Christmas Party, Cranberry, Fruit, Party Appetizers, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Snacks, Snack Mix
 
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Ingredients
  • 12  cups
    popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped)
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  • 1  cup
    chopped macadamia nuts
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  • 1  7-ounce package
    tropical blend mixed dried fruit bits
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  • 1/2  cup
    dried cranberries
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  • 1/2  cup
    butter
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  • 1  cup
    raw or granulated sugar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded lime peel
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded orange peel
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground ginger
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 300 degree F. Remove all unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In a large roasting pan combine the popcorn, nuts, fruit bits, and cranberries; set aside.
2.
In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, lime peel, orange peel, and ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is nearly smooth (the sugar will not completely dissolve). Pour mixture over popcorn mixture; stir gently to coat.
3.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread mixture on a large piece of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week. Makes about 15 cups (15 servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 254, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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