Eleven Madison Park Granola

Amarante

Mon, Feb 19 2024, 9:35 am

Not sure if this is the healthiest but it's pretty healthy and it's delicious. Made it yesterday and unfortunately it is almost gone because everyone had to sample it.

Eleven Madison Park Granola

Yield: 6 cups

INGREDIENTS

2¾ cups rolled oats
1 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt - must be kosher salt because table salt flakes are too small. Diamond Crystal is the best
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup dried sour cherries

PREPARATION

Heat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pistachios, coconut, pumpkin seeds and salt.

In a small saucepan set over low heat, warm the sugar, syrup and olive oil until the sugar has just dissolved, then remove from heat. Fold liquids into the mixture of oats, making sure to coat the dry ingredients well.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and spread granola over it. Bake until dry and lightly golden, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring granola a few times along the way. Mixture might still appear moist but that's okay as it will "dry" as it cools. Don't over cook or it will burn

Remove granola from oven, and mix into it the dried sour cherries. Allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to a storage container.

Makes about 6 cups.