Guest guest Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 This sounds so good. I love everything in the recipe. I'll have to try it, I will have plenty of testers over the holidays. Marsha , treazure noname <treazured wrote: > > Sesame Orange Granola > From Back To The Table by Art Smith > > I was given this beautiful hardback book by Del Monte Company for filling out a short survey. Wonderful recipes! This one I have made three times now. > > 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut > 1/2 cup vegetable oil > 1/3 cup maple syrup > Grated zest of 2 large oranges > 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats > 1 cup (4 ounces) sliced almonds > 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped unsalted cashews > 1/3 cup honey > 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon > 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (I don't have a grinder/fresh nutmegs, so used ground) > 1/3 cup sesame seeds > 1 cup chopped dried fruit, such as dates, apples, apricots or a combination. Today I used dried sweet cherries, apples, raisins and bananas > > Position racks in the center and upper third of the oven and preheat to 375* F. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet. Bake on the center rack, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. > > Bring the oil, maple syrup and orange zest to a boil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Place the oats, almonds, cashews, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and sesame seeds in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer and mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until combined, about one minute. (Or mix well with your hands in a large bowl.) Add the syrup mixture and mix (or toss with 2 large spoons), until well- coated. Spread in 1/2 " thick layers on 2 large baking sheets. > > Bake, stirring often, switching the positions of the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking, until the granola is golden brown, about 15 minutes. > > Remove from the oven and let cool. Stir into the bowl of coconut along with the diced fruit. The granola can be stored at room temperature in airtight containers for up to 1 month. (I've never had it last a month. It usually gets eaten by the start of the third week, lol) > > Jeanne in Georgia > > > > > > Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm glad you liked it! It's easy to change around too, especially with all the different dried fruits available now. Jeanne in GA Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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