Friday, March 30, 2012

Matzo Granola

My dear friend Stephanie brought this delicious treat to my family one year, and it has been a fan favorite ever since! It is so easy, and can be eaten for breakfast (with yogurt or milk, with fresh fruit even!), or as a snack. If kept in sealed tupperware or a plastic bag, this can keep for up to a week... long enough to survive the holiday!

Ingredients:
Matzo
Honey or Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup
Dried fruit and nuts of your choice (apples, craisins, apricots, cherries, cranberries, plums, dates, almonds, shredded coconut)

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Break up a bunch of matzo into bit size pieces into a large bowl.
Smother with honey and maple syrup. You'll have to use your hands to make sure the matzo is fully coated. It should be covered, but not wet . . .that is, there shouldn't be so much honey and syrup that there is liquid left in the bowl.

On a greased (or PAMed) baking sheet, spread a thin layer of the coated matzo pieces. It's important that the layer be thin, in order for the matzo to get crunchy. Bake for a total of 10 minutes, turning the matzo once half-way thru.
Take out of the oven, stir around so that it doesn't stick to the pan. Let cool for 10 minutes. Put into new bowl.
Repeat until all matzo is baked.

Dice up a bunch of your favorite dried fruit. Recommended: apples, apricots, cherries, cranberries, plums, dates
Throw into the bowl with the matzo and toss.

Voila, matzo granola!