Salted Caramel Apple Granola
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Salted Caramel Apple Granola
Description
This granola recipe begins by simmering maple syrup and ghee over medium heat until they create a thick caramel with a rolling boil and reduction over about 20 minutes. Salt is whisked in at the end to achieve a salted caramel flavor. While the caramel reduces, peeled and diced apple pieces are combined with rolled oats and cinnamon in a bowl. The warm caramel mixture is then drizzled over the oat and apple mixture and stirred well to coat everything evenly.
The granola is spread in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baked at 325°F until crisp and golden. The finished granola features a crunchy oat base with sweet and slightly salty notes, accented by soft, baked apple pieces that add dimension. This granola works well as a breakfast cereal topping or snack.
The careful reduction of the caramel ensures a sticky, flavorful coating that binds the oats and fruit. Cinnamon and salt add warmth and contrast to the sweetness of the maple and apples.
Ingredients
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1 tsp salt
- 3.5 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 apple medium
Instructions
- Add maple syrup and ghee to a sauce pan over medium heat
- Whisk the ghee into the maple syrup as it melts
- Once the ghee is fully melted increase the heat to medium-high
- Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil - watch closely so that it does not boil over
- Whisk and reduce the heat to medium-low
- Simmer on medium-low whisking frequently for 20 minute - the mixture should reduce to a thicker syrup
- While that reduces peel apple and slice into small pieces
- Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Combine rolled oats, cinnamon and apple pieces in a large mixing bowl
- Once the caramel syrup has simmered for 20 minutes remove from the heat and immediately whisk in the salt
- Allow that mixture to cool slightly and then pour over the oats and apple
- Mix thoroughly with a flat spatula so all oats and apple pieces are evenly coated in the salted caramel mixture
- Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in an even layer - you want all of the oats to be touching each other as they cook so that you can break into crumbles after
- Bake at 325F for 30 minutes
- Allow the granola to cool completely before crumbling
- Store in an airtight in container on the counter for up to 5 days or longer in the refrigerator
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16g | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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