As a cook, I often give something delicious as holiday or host gifts. This year, I'm looking for healthier options and this recipe is awesome! Granola is so easy to make, you'll want to make extra to have around the house to snack on as well. This variety is Cherry-Almond Granola; to do plain granola, simply omit the almond extract, slivered almonds and cherries.
Here's what you'll need (the list):
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup dried cherries
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine honey, maple syrup, butter, almond extract and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, almonds and salt. Pour honey mixture over oat mixture and stir. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet and spread granola evenly. Bake for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add cherries. Bake 8 to 13 minutes more or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool before transferring to airtight glass containers. Add personalized tags to give as gifts!
"I don't LIKE food, I LOVE it. If I don't LOVE it, I don't SWALLOW." — Food critic Anton Ego in the movie Ratatouille.
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