Maple candied pecans and apples with sea salt sprinkles

The fanciest of trail mixes, this mix combines sweet and salty flavors for a premium snack on the trail. It is a good option for these cold outdoor adventures when maximizing the energy density (calories/weight) is a must. It also does taste super good on day snowshoeing or backcountry skiing adventures!

Ingredients

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• ½ cup (125 ml) gluten-free puffed rice
• 1 cup (250 ml) pecans
• ½ cup (125 ml) dried apples
• ¼ cup (60 ml) real maple syrup
• ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) sea salt

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the puffed rice, pecans and dried apples.
2. Add the maple syrup and mix well for all the ingredients to be covered.
3. Spread the mix on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
4. Sprinkle the salt over the preparation.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes at 325 F (163C).
6. Let it cool down for about 30 minutes before storing it containers or bags.