PISTACHIO GRANOLA

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After a search for the perfect granola, I found this recipe and tweaked it just a little for my taste. Enjoy it as a crunchy topping on your yogurt or give it away as a thoughtful homemade gift. - Candy Summerhill, Alexander, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup Cheerios
2/3 cup pistachios, chopped
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried apples, chopped
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast oats over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and stir brown sugar and apple cider over medium-low heat until brown sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Add cinnamon and salt; stir to combine., Stir in the cereal, pistachios, fruits, sunflower kernels and toasted oats until coated. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.