3.26.2012

Vanilla-Rum Granola


Ever-full of creative flair, my friend Ling recently incorporated bourbon into her homemade granola -- a bold move that I decided to play with in my next batch. The booze I chose: A smooth and mellow gold rum. The result: A beach of rum-soaked oats mingling with flecks of coconut in a way that makes the Caribbean sand feel much closer than it actually is. The whole thing is veiled in a vanilla-maple sweetness, with warm nutmeg and cinnamon adding spicy depth. Sea salt balances the sugar, and pistachios and pepitas punctuate the scene with nutty crunch. I rarely put dried fruit in my granola, but I made an exception for the irresistible rum/raisin combo in this case. 

VANILLA-RUM GRANOLA

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw pistachios, hulled
1 cup raw (or dry roasted) pepitas
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup jumbo raisins
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 shot Gold rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
coarse sea salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 300. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Add oil, maple syrup, rum and vanilla; stir until ingredients are evenly coated. Spread granola onto a rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment). Bake for about 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10, until toasted and golden. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing. Lasts several weeks in an airtight container/jar.

4 comments:

  1. I want to make this! Can you suggest an alternative to the maple syrup? -Mollie

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  2. Brown sugar or honey might substitute well as sweetening agents...

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  3. This looks so delicious, I really love the idea of adding rum to granola! I absolutely love your photos too!

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