If by chance you follow me on Facebook or Instagram or have read the blog for a while (Thanks much!), you might know I make granola about once a month. A granola post proclaims, “IT’S GRANOLA DAY AT ALYCE’S HOUSE!” Other than purchasing commercially made cereal for some odd-indeed recipe or a donation, I probably haven’t bought cereal in close to 15 years. I eat an egg and veggie wrap or omelet or a bowl of oatmeal with an egg cooked in it every day for breakfast. My best sous and husband Dave is the one who must have his granola for the daily yogurt and fruit. Hence the many pans of granola and the many granola recipes on the blog.
This apple version is very much like THANKSGIVING GRANOLA (take it to your sister’s when you go for the holiday) but, after a bit of reflection, I’ve cut the “sugar”–which is local, if possible, honey and real maple syrup — in half and increased the spices just enough to make them pop. The recipe, originally adapted from the fabulous David Lebovitz, who I think borrowed it from the uber-cool Nigella Lawson (!), contains only 2 tablespoons of healthy olive oil. It’s the perfect baked gift for those who don’t bake and the perfect breakfast for those who don’t cook. Just think of only putting out yogurt, fresh fruit, and your very own granola for breakfast the next time company stays over. Ok, maybe add some great bread, peanut butter, and Bonne Maman jam next to the toaster, coffee pot, and mugs. Voilà!
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