Chopping
the almonds by hand is the first choice for superior texture and
crunch. If you prefer not to hand chop, substitute an equal quantity of
slivered or sliced almonds. (A food processor does a lousy job of
chopping whole nuts evenly.) Use a single type of your favorite dried
fruit or a combination. Do not use quick oats.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups (10 ounces) raw almonds, chopped coarse
2 cups raisins or other dried fruit, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 325
degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in large bowl.
Whisk in oil. Fold in oats and almonds until thoroughly coated.
3. Transfer oat mixture to prepared baking sheet and spread across
sheet into thin, even layer (about 3/8 inch thick). Using stiff metal
spatula, compress oat mixture until very compact. Bake until lightly
browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating pan once halfway through baking.
Remove granola from oven and cool on wire rack to room temperature,
about 1 hour. Break cooled granola into pieces of desired size. Stir in
dried fruit. (Granola can be stored in airtight container for up to 2
weeks.)
Saw
this on ATK awhile back. While I was at the Giant yesterday I
noticed
they were selling little bags of this for $6-$9 a pop. Thus
inspired
to take it to the man, I made it. I cannot tell you how good this
is,
but MoSup wants to:
WIFE: "Land-a- Goshen but this is good!"
Here's the best part. It took all of 5 minutes to make and put in
the oven. 40 minutes bake time, I think, is better than 45.
Here
the on-line recipe. It made 2 pounds, or as host Christopher
Kimball said, "$80 worth!"
You're welcome. |
 |
|
|
