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5 Spice Pecans

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  • Dec
  • 4

I’m not a fan of Chinese Five Spice. When I bought it for a a specific recipe it sat in my pantry until I discovered this receipe. Now I use it often during the holiday season. 2 c. Pecan Halves 2 T Brown Sugar 2 T Maple Syrup 1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice Toast pecans […]

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I’m not a fan of Chinese Five Spice. When I bought it for a a specific recipe it sat in my pantry until I discovered this receipe. Now I use it often during the holiday season.

2 c. Pecan Halves
2 T Brown Sugar
2 T Maple Syrup
1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice

Toast pecans in a non-stick skillet about 4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cook & stir until sugar is melts & all nuts are coated.
Spread on foil or parchment & allow to cool.

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Ultimate Granola

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  • Jun
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This wonderful granola makes for great snacking, in parfaits or even as cereal! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. ¼ c. Canola Oil ¼ c. Maple Syrup ½ c. Brown Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 4 c. Oats (NOT quick cook)** 2 c. sliced Almonds ½ c. Flax Seed ½ c. […]

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This wonderful granola makes for great snacking, in parfaits or even as cereal! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

¼ c. Canola Oil
¼ c. Maple Syrup
½ c. Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
4 c. Oats (NOT quick cook)**
2 c. sliced Almonds
½ c. Flax Seed
½ c. Sunflower Seeds, shelled
Pinch Salt
½ – 1 c. Shredded Coconut, optional
½ – 1 c. Dried Banana’s, optional
½ – 1 c. Dried Apricots, halved, optional
½ – 1 c. Dried Cranberries, optional
½ – 1 c. Raisins, optional

Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat oil, honey, syrup, brown sugar & vanilla in a sauce pot.
Combine oats, almonds, flax and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Add sauce.
Stir to combine.
Spread onto a large baking sheet.
Bake 25 minutes.
Remove & allow to cool.
Break into pieces & add the coconut & dried fruit.
Stir to combine.

**NOTE: For gluten free granola use gluten free oats. Follow directions as written.

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