Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes
I love to give gifts from the kitchen for the holidays, and am always looking for something more original than the ubiquitous cookie. Wrapped up in a nice jar and tied with a ribbon, this is a gift anyone would enjoy. This granola tastes especially delicious over maple or vanilla yogurt.
by Alison Needham
What you'll need
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup blanched, slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/8 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch salt
Notes:
Makes about 4 cups.
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Mix oats and nuts in a large bowl. Mix sugar, spices, salt and wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Pour sugar and oil mixture over the oats and stir well, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Pour out onto greased, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
