GINGER SPICE CRUNCHY GRANOLA

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Deliciously seasonally spiced crunchy granola, excellent served with vanilla yogurt, perfect for autumn and winter potluck brunches; your whole house will smell yummy! Inspired by "Crunchy Granola" (Recipe #31235).

Provided by Something to Chu On

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 10 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup almonds, sliced or coarsely chopped
1 cup dried fruits, if desired (I usually add sweetened dried cranberries)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine brown sugar, orange juice, and molasses in a large pot; stir frequently until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
  • Add oats, nuts, and spices to brown sugar mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly until all oats are coated.
  • Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 40-50 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown.
  • When granola has cooled completely, add fruits if you wish and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 147.5, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 19.2, Protein 6.3

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