Golden Granola Recipe
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Golden Granola

By: Maxine Smith 
"'This crunchy granola--which may be eaten as cereal or used to top ice cream or fruit--makes a welcome gift,' says Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota. She suggests packaging it in a tin or jar decked with a festive bow."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. In a saucepan, cook oil, brown sugar, honey, water and vanilla until sugar is dissolved. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Spoon to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 275 degrees F for 1 hour or until golden, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in raisins or apricots.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by SLJ6   view full review
I love homemade granola and is this is right up there witht the rest! I made a few minor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by goodcook94   view full review
It was pretty good for the most part. I love granola and would give it 5 stars by itself. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by JARRIE   view full review
I was going to give it only 4 stars, as it isn't very sweet at all, but I've changed my mind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by PEGT2865 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So so good! I made two slight changes to meet my family's needs. I used flax seed instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by CaseyCooks   view full review
This is a great granola base to follow. I took a few things out and added a few things in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2011 by LeaEtta   view full review
Very good! I had read one comment which stated it was not sweet so I added about 1/4 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by Theresa D.   view full review
Delicious. Love the low temp baking and the use of the stove top to melt together the sugars...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by Julia   view full review
This recipe is great and very easy to double and/or alter for whatever is in your cabinet....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by ms. duke   view full review
Great taste...not too sweet. I've made 3xbatch twice for gifts, and made it more "tropical"....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by violones   view full review
This is a great recipe! My whole family enjoyed it! I will definitely be making it again!

 

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