[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cherry-almond-coconut granola

[Dixie]

Cherry-almond-coconut granola

Description: Cherry-almond-coconut granola

  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

 

Total time: About 1 hour

 

Servings: Makes about 6 cups

 

Note: This granola is not as sweet as you might be used to. It would be nice
sprinkled over vanilla ice cream for dessert, or over Greek yogurt for an
afternoon snack.

 

1 cup shredded or shaved unsweetened coconut

 

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

 

1/4 cup honey

 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

 

1 cup slivered or sliced almonds, your choice

 

1/4 cup sesame seeds

 

2 tablespoons brown sugar

 

About 1 cup dried cherries (a 5- to 6-ounce bag)

 

1. Heat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment
paper. Sprinkle the coconut in a single layer on the parchment paper and
toast just until some of the edges of the coconut begin to color but the
coconut is still mostly white, 3 to 7 minutes (timing will vary depending on
how finely the coconut is shredded). Remove and set aside to cool (leave the
parchment paper on the baking sheet).

 

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in the
honey, vanilla and salt, then stir in the oats, almonds and sesame seeds.
Add the brown sugar and stir gently until everything is completely combined.
Transfer the granola to the parchment-lined baking sheet, breaking up any
clumps so the granola is spread out in a single layer.

 

3. Toast the granola, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is
golden brown, about 40 to 60 minutes. Remove the tray and set aside to cool,
then transfer the granola to a large bowl. Add the toasted coconut and
cherries, stirring well to combine.

 

 

 

Each one-fourth cup: 158 calories; 4 grams protein; 19 grams carbohydrates;
3 grams fiber; 8 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 5 mg. cholesterol; 51 mg.
sodium. 

Copyright C 2011, Los AngelesTimes

 

 

 

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Merry Christmas!

Dixie

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the
inn. 

 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. 

 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord
shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 

 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 

 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord. 

 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 

 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying, 

 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn10FF-FQfs

 

And, that is what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!

 

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