Party Mix
Serves 40
Ingredients
- 1 pound brazil nuts, unskinned
- 1 pound almonds, unskinned
- 1 pound blanched cashews
- 1/2 pound pine nuts
- 1/4 pound dark raisins
- 1/3 pound golden raisins
- 1/3 cup Marsala or sweet vermouth
- 1/2 pound shelled pistachio nuts
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup lightly salted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup finely minced dried apricots
- salt to taste
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, and pine nuts on cookie sheets until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool. In a medium saucepan, combine dark and golden raisins with Marsala. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently until liquid has evaporated (20 to 30 minutes). Set aside to cool. Combine cooled toasted nuts with raisins, pistachios, coconut, sunflower seeds, and apricots. Season with salt and Worcestershire sauce (if used). Makes about 10 cups.This concoction is addictive, whether you call it trail mix, party mix, or bridge mix, and is best when you make your own. This recipe yields a large batch; store any extra in an airtight container.
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