This crunchy, nutty granola is made with dark brown sugar and maple syrup. It tastes great on it's own or topped with warm, cooked apples. It's adapted from Alton Brown's granola recipe.
1cupchopped unsalted almondsyou can also use sliced almonds
¾cupunsweetened coconut
¼cupfirmly packed dark brown sugar
¾teaspoonsalt
¼cupplus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼cupcanola oil
1cupchopped dried fruitoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 F.
If you need to chop the nuts, place them in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times until they’re chopped. Alternatively, chop the nuts with a knife on a cutting board.
Combine all the dry ingredients and nuts in a large mixing bowl.
Add the oil and maple syrup and stir to evenly coat the oat mixture.
Spread the oat mixture evenly on 2 half-sheet pans.
Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Feel free to give the granola a stir once or twice during the baking. Though I never stir it and it turns out great.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool. If you want to add dried fruit, now’s the time. I dont’ add dried fruit because everyone in my house prefers the granola without.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container.