I usually don't mind things taking too much time. We make our own yogurt, baked oatmeal for breakfast, can, preserve, etc. But granola has always seemed like an 'extra'. Not necessarily a staple. Just something you make every once in a while as a treat.
This new recipe looked so easy and simple, I had to try it. So I did and it was simple, easy and very, very good. I ate it over yogurt, which is my second favorite way to eat granola (my first is over homemade ice cream). Below is the recipe of my, slightly altered, version. I really wish I would have discovered this earlier. It fills a quart jar nicely and would have made a perfect gift. I'll keep it in mind for next year.
Skillet Granola (adapted from here)
3 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. honey
3-4 tbsp. sesame seeds
4 tbsp. sunflower seeds
2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
1 c. dried fruit
Melt butter in large skillet. Once melted, stir in honey. Over medium high heat, add sesame seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Add oats and sunflower seeds. Cook another 5-8 minutes, stirring often. Just as the oats start to brown, add dried fruit and continue to stir until oats are golden brown. Spread on a cookie sheet to cool and store in a covered jar or container. Makes about 1 quart. Pin It
