Spicy-Sweet Maple Snack Mix

1. Preheat oven; cook maple syrup, butter, vinegar, and spices:

   Preheat oven to 275°F. Combine maple syrup, butter, vinegar, thyme, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, until butter has melted and mixture is combined. Remove from heat.

2. Combine remaining ingredients:

   Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

3. Drizzle maple mixture over and stir to coat:

   Drizzle maple mixture over cereal mixture, stirring to evenly coat.

4. Bake:

   Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring a few times, until crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Let cool completely before serving.

Storing

The snack mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week.