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Popcorn and Peanut Snack Mix

A delicious snack made with a secret ingredient, orange juice:)
Course Appetizer, Popcorn, Snack
Cuisine All-American
Keyword honey roasted peanuts, orange juice, popcorn
Servings 10 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • air popper

Ingredients

  • 10 cups air-popped popcorn
  • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup whole pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325º
  • Place popcorn, honey roasted peanuts, and pecans in a large roasting pan.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, stir together the honey, orange juice, butter, orange zest and cinnamon. Heat on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Drizzle the honey mixture over popcorn and nuts. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread popcorn mixture on a large sheet of foil. Cool completely.
  • To store, place in an airtight container. Makes 7 cups