Recipe: Perfect Granola (Apple Spice)

Granola (Apple Spice). This Apple Spice Granola is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan too. This granola is LOADED up with apples and spices to give a nice warm taste that is perfect for a part of just about any breakfast. There's real apples in here too, baked right in with the oats.

In a small saucepan set over medium heat, warm the applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Great recipe for Granola (Apple Spice). I really enjoy granola for breakfast or sometimes as a snack. You can have Granola (Apple Spice) using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Granola (Apple Spice)

1. It's 2 cups of Old Fashioned Oats.
2. You need 1/2-1 cup of shredded Coconut.
3. It's 1/2 cup of Almonds, chopped (I used coconut flavored).
4. You need 1 of Large Apple, cored, seeded & chopped (leave skin on).
5. It's 1/2 cup of Honey.
6. Prepare 4 Tablespoons of Butter (1/2 Stick) melted.
7. Prepare 1 Tablespoons of Cinnamon.
8. It's 1/2 Tablespoon of Ginger (or you could use Nutmeg).
9. You need 1/2 cup of Craisins (dried cranberries).

I don't always trust that commercial granola is low sugar or full of preservatives. I wanted to try putting together one I thought would taste good and I know what's in it. This easy apple spice granola recipe is perfect for fall. I sprinkle some over yogurt in the morning and it's like having a slice of apple pie a la mode for breakfast with a satisfying crunch and mouth-watering apple flavor.

Granola (Apple Spice) instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 275 degrees and generously spray a 13 x 9 sided pan with non-stick cooking spray (I used butter flavored).
2. Put oats, coconut and nuts in a large bowl and combine. (leave the craisins for later).
3. Add chopped apple, melted butter and seasonings to the dry ingredients. Mix very well..
4. Place granola in pan and spread out..
5. Put pan of granola in the prepared oven. Take granola out and stir every 15 minutes. Do this for at least an hour. Watch for the granola to brown and the apples are not as juicy. I shut my oven off and left the granola in to help dry out..
6. One done, take granola out and let cool completely. Once cool, add the craisins and keep in an airtight container..

This granola is great for mornings on the go - just add a bit of yogurt or milk when you're ready to enjoy and dig. Put oats, coconut and nuts in a large bowl and combine. (leave the craisins for later). Add chopped apple, melted butter and seasonings to the dry ingredients. Spread the granola in an even layer in the baking pan. While the granola bakes, line a few wire racks with parchment paper.