New Mexico Trail Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup pistachios
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 3 cups bite sized cheese nips
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo (3-4 inch)
• 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
• cooking spray
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   Combine the nuts, seeds, and cheese nips in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Combine the butter, cumin and garlic powder in a microwaveable cup.

5. 5

   Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted.

6. 6

   Place the chili sauce, chipotle, orange juice concentrate and butter mixture into a blender or food processor.

7. 7

   Blend until smooth.

8. 8

   Pour sauce over nut mixture, stirring to coat.

9. 9

   Spread mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from oven and sprinkle with the cayenne pepper if using.

12. 12

    Let cool before packing into jars or containers.