Tree-Trimming Trail Mix

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup almonds sliced
• 2  bay leaves 
• 1 cup cranberries dried
• 0.5 cup figs dried chopped (or dates)
• 0.3 cup honey 
• 3 ounces butter-flavored microwave popcorn plain unsalted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• spatula

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Pop popcorn as directed on package; set aside.
2. Combine honey, oil, bay leaves and salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Remove bay leaves. Toss warm popcorn with dried fruit and almonds in a bowl.
5. Drizzle trail mix with honey glaze, toss again, and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
6. Bake until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn off oven, remove sheet and toss trail mix with a spatula; spread evenly on sheet and return to oven for 2 minutes more.
7. Self