Spicy Nuts & Cranberries Mix

There is something magical about making gifts with children. Recently I decided to put together a gift in a jar to be made by two little boys for their parents. The recipe we came up with was Spicy Nuts & Cranberries.  Their excitement and enthusiasm was exhilarating as they measured and poured each ingredient into the jar. Once their gift was complete, they couldn't wait to give it to their parents and were already looking forward to creating another gift.
              
                                                                  Spicy Nuts & 
                                                               Cranberries Mix
                                                                 adapted from
                                                               Gifts From A Jar

                                                 
Ingredients
1/4 cup granulated brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or ground red pepper
2 1/4 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup whole almonds

1. Combine brown sugar, salt and chili powder in a small bowl; mix well. Pour into 1-quart wide-mouth jar with a tight fitting lid. Add 3/4 cup pecans, cranberries, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup almonds, remaining 3/4 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup almonds. Pack down firmly after each layer. Seal jar.

2. Attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.

Makes one 1-quart jar.

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