Here's a simple cherry pistachio granola recipe that you will love to snack on or use as a tasty topping for yogurt or ice cream.
I think sweet dark cherries might be my favorite summer fruit next to peaches. I also love pistachio nuts. They always remind me of my father who was a big fan of anything pistachio flavored.
I often make a batch of my homemade granola with cranberries and pecans to bring on vacation but this year I mixed it up with cherries and pistachios.
How to Make Cherry Pistachio Granola
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups old fashioned oats aka rolled oats
- 1.5 cups pistachios roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups dried dark cherries roughly chopped
Step 1 - Melt Butter and Sugars
In a large pan melt the butter, brown sugar, and honey stirring together until they are combined and start to bubble.
Step 2 - Add in Fruit, Nuts, and Seasoning
Add in the chopped cherries, pistachios, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir well.
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Step 3 - Stir in Oats
Finish by mixing in the oats until they are well combined.
Step 4 - Remove to Parchment and Cool
Remove the granola to a parchment lined baking pan to cool for a couple of hours.
Store the granola in an airtight container. You can leave it out of the refrigerator for a few days but if you think it will be longer it wouldn't hurt to refrigerate, especially if its really hot. Honestly, mine never lasts for more than a few days.
We like to top Greek yogurt with a little granola for a quick breakfast. It's also great on top of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. However, it's really good all on its own as a nutritious snack.
Finally, like so many of my posts, this granola makes great gifts. Just fill up some jars and tie on a ribbon for all your granola loving friends.
Cherry Granola with Pistachios
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1.5 cups pistachios roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups dried dark cherries roughly chopped
Instructions
- Roughly chop the cherries and pistachios. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt the butter on low heat.
- Add brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.
- When it starts to bubble add the cherries and pistachios to the mixture and stir well.
- Then add the oats and mix until well coated.
- Transfer the granola to a parchment covered baking sheet and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Place in an airtight container to store.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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