Holiday Granola With Homemade Candied Ginger Recipe

Name: Holiday Granola With Homemade Candied Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for diy candied ginger; 1/2 lb ginger; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup sugar; for holiday granola cereal; 1 1/2 cups oats; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 mixed nuts; 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped; 1/4 cup cranberries; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1/3 cup maple syrup

Servings: persons

for diy candied ginger
1/2 lb ginger
1 pinch salt
1 cup sugar
for holiday granola cereal
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 mixed nuts
1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped
1/4 cup cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup

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["To make candied ginger, start by peeling ginger and slice into pieces 1/8"" thick using a mandolin.", "Place in a large pot and cover with water. Add pinch of salt.", "Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes.", "Remove 1/2 cup of the ginger water and strain the ginger of the rest of the water.", "Place the strained ginger in a pot with sugar and the reserved ginger water.", "Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until the sugar syrup looks dry, has almost evaporated, and begins to crystallize (about 45 minutes). Transfer to a cooling rack and spread out and separate individual pieces.", "Allow to cool completely. Stores up to 2 weeks in airtight container.", "To make holiday granola, start by preheating oven to 300u00b0F.", "Mix dry ingredients together. Add coconut oil and maple syrup and mix until well combined.", "Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.", "Bake 20 minutes, rotate the pan, and then bake another 20 minutes until golden brown.", "Allow to cool for 30 minutes before breaking into pieces.", "Store in an airtight container at room temperature."]

569

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for diy candied ginger, 1/2 lb ginger, 1 pinch salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Granola With Homemade Candied Ginger 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.

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Holiday Granola With Homemade Candied Ginger

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