Orange-Cherry Chex Mix

Orange-Cherry Chex Mix

• 3 c Corn Chex cereal
• 3 c Rice Chex cereal
• 3 c Wheat Chex cereal
• 1 c sliced almonds
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 3/4 t ground ginger
• 1/4 t ground nutmeg
• 3/4 t ground cumin (optional if you want some heat and spiciness)
• 1/2 t ground red pepper (cayenne) (optional if you want some heat and spiciness)
• 1/4 c butter
• 1/4 c packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
• 1/2 c dried cherries (may use dried cranberries or raisins)

1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
2. Mix cereals, almonds and spices in large baking pan.
3. Heat butter, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate in microwave until melted ( 30 - 60 seconds on high - testing after 30 seconds).
4. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir until evenly distributed.
5. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
6. Add cranberries; cool.
7. Store in airtight container or plastic food-storage bag.