Now that school is back in session it is time to think "after
school snacks". Here is one they can help make, and be more apt to eat...
HOMEMADE FRUIT GRANOLA
Serves: 6
Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: < 45 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
•2
cups rolled oats
•1 cup pecans, chopped
•1 cup slivered almonds
•1/2 cup whole unsalted almonds
•pinch salt
•1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the pan
•1/4 cup honey
•1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as dried plums and cranberries
PROCEDURE:
•Position
a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 325°F.
•Coat a baking sheet with canola oil OR use a silpat baking mat.
•In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, slivered and whole almonds (or
other nuts) and the salt and stir. Set aside
•Combine the maple syrup, canola oil and honey in a saucepan and heat over
medium heat until just bubbling.
•Pour the maple syrup mixture over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon
until the mixture is thoroughly coated.
•Spread the oats onto the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake 30 minutes. Using
a metal spatula, turn the granola over and bake 10 minutes more.
•Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the dried fruit into the granola. Let
cool completely in the pan. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Happy
Cooking,
Chef Phil
Remember,
this is for the after school crowd...
