Ingredients for Honey Cardamom Crunch
- Rice Chex
- Pretzel Twists
- Whole Almond
- Sweetened Flaked Coconut
- Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- Ground Cardamom
- 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
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How to Make Honey Cardamom Crunch
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large roasting pan, combine 6 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Wheat, or a mix), 4 cups pretzels, 2 cups Chex Mix nuts, and 1 cup dried cranberries. Stir well to distribute evenly.
- In a medium saucepan, combine ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¼ cup honey, and 1 tablespoon ground cardamom (or 10-12 green cardamom pods, finely ground).
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the brown sugar, butter, and honey are melted and well combined, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
- Pour the warm brown sugar mixture over the cereal mixture in the roasting pan. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer in the roasting pan. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and immediately stir in the remaining ½ cup dried cranberries.
- Spread the Honey Cardamom Crunch onto a baking sheet to cool completely. This will help prevent clumping and ensure a crispy texture.
- Once completely cool, store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
81g
Fat
32g
Carbs
11g
