by Myra Goodman
In a recent post I promised I would share with you my favorite granola recipe ~ and here it is!
I was first introduced to this deliciousness by a friend of mine, and had asked her to send me the recipe. I do not recall how long I had waited, but being the impatient person I am, I ran down to the bookstore and purchased the book myself; and a great purchase it was!
Homemade granola is superior to any store-bought and is so very easy to make. Once you do make your own, you won't want to buy it again.
I have made Ina Garten's granola recipe and I like the idea of adding additional dried fruit, but I felt it was lacking something. Don't get me wrong - it's good. I just had this recipe to compare it to and I really liked the dimension the orange zest lends to the granola; and I prefer the addition of the brown sugar over sweetened coconut.
This round I have added dried figs, apricots, and cherries in addition to the lone cranberries called for in the recipe - it's good both ways. That is one of the pleasures of making your own, you can customize it to fit your individual tastes.
Yes, I did eventually receive the recipe from my friend. I think I had made this a couple of times by the time she sent it to me - it's that good.
Success meter (1-3): 3
Stir to combine.
Add wet ingredients.
Place on rimmed cookie sheet and bake.
Cool completely before adding dried fruit.
Once cooled, add cranberries and/or other dried fruits of your choosing.
I like to keep mine in the pantry alongside some Dixie cups..
.. for a quick scoop and go!
Makes for a great snack while hiking!
