Maple Granola
For a lovely holiday present, seal a batch of this maple granola in an old-fashioned jar and add a vintage ribbon or a candy cane.
By Yankee Magazine|Oct 07 2010|
Maple Granola | Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen
Photo Credit: Carl TremblayFor a lovely holiday present, seal a batch of this maple granola in an old-fashioned jar and add a vintage ribbon or a candy cane.
Yield
8 cups
Total Time
20 minutesIngredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup grade A dark-amber maple syrup
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3-1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup mixed raisins, dried cranberries, and/or cherries
Instructions
Heat oven to 225 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oil, maple syrup, sesame seeds, coconut, oats, and almonds. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake until golden-brown, about 1 1/2 hours; stir mixture so that it toasts evenly. Transfer warm toasted granola to a large bowl. Stir in desired fruits and let cool. Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.
