New Mexico Trail Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 1 12 cups pecan halves
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup pistachios
• 12 cup pine nuts
• 12 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 3 cups bite sized cheese nips
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 cup chili sauce
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo (3-4 inch)
• 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
• cooking spray
• 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine the nuts, seeds, and cheese nips in a large bowl.
4. Combine the butter, cumin and garlic powder in a microwaveable cup.
5. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted.
6. Place the chili sauce, chipotle, orange juice concentrate and butter mixture into a blender or food processor.
7. Blend until smooth.
8. Pour sauce over nut mixture, stirring to coat.
9. Spread mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the cayenne pepper if using.
12. Let cool before packing into jars or containers.