Crunchy Spice Granola Recipe

Name: Crunchy Spice Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup honey, the stronger and richer,the better (buckwheat, or other dark colored raw honey preferred); ½ cup applesauce; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine (can be replaced by an additional 1/2 cup applesauce to reduce fat); 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional); ½ teaspoon salt (optional); 8 cups old fashioned oats (the coarser the better); 1 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 cup wheat bran (optional); 2 cups sliced almonds; 2 cups pecan pieces; 2 cups walnut pieces or 2 cups other nuts, of choice may be added or substituted; 3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided (preferably strips, not flakes); 1 -2 cup dried cranberries; 1 -2 cup dried sour cherries; 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant; 1 cup dried apricot, cut into 3/8 inch chunks; 1 cup dried pineapple, cut into 3/8 inch chunks; 1 cup dried dates or 1 cup dried banana chips (or both)

Servings: persons

1 cup honey, the stronger and richer,the better (buckwheat, or other dark colored raw honey preferred)
½ cup applesauce
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine (can be replaced by an additional 1/2 cup applesauce to reduce fat)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
8 cups old fashioned oats (the coarser the better)
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1 cup wheat bran (optional)
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups pecan pieces
2 cups walnut pieces or 2 cups other nuts, of choice may be added or substituted
3 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided (preferably strips, not flakes)
1 -2 cup dried cranberries
1 -2 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant
1 cup dried apricot, cut into 3/8 inch chunks
1 cup dried pineapple, cut into 3/8 inch chunks
1 cup dried dates or 1 cup dried banana chips (or both)

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Anything else that might look good to you.
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Additional quantities of any of the above.
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Combine first nine ingredients, honey through salt, in a medium saucepan.
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Simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Taste, and adjust spices if desired; if your spices are old, you might have to add a little more.
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Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.
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Combine next six ingredients, oats through walnuts, plus half of the dried coconut and half of mixed dried fruit in a very large oven-proof bowl.
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Toss thoroughly with warm honey mixture.
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Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring ever 15 minutes.
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Add remaining coconut and dried fruit, and bake another 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven, test for dryness (mixture should be fairly dry; bake a little longer if it isn't.
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), allow to cool completely, and seal in plastic bags.
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Will keep for weeks at room temperature, months refrigerated (bring to room temperature before serving), and God only knows how long frozen.

3232

kcal

Calories

236

Fat

249

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup honey, the stronger and richer,the better (buckwheat, or other dark colored raw honey preferred), ½ cup applesauce, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine (can be replaced by an additional 1/2 cup applesauce to reduce fat), 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Spice Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Spice Granola

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