Apple-Cheddar Cheez-It Snack Mix

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup apple butter
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 large sprigs thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• One 10.5-ounce box classic Cheez-It® Snack Mix
• One 2.7-ounce bag apple chips or about 2 cups
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 6 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded

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