Best 7 Apple Granola Dessert Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for the enchanting apple granola dessert. This irresistible treat combines the wholesome goodness of apples with the crunchy texture of granola, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a comforting breakfast, a delightful snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect apple granola dessert. Join us as we unveil the secrets of this culinary masterpiece and explore the endless possibilities of this versatile dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CRUMBLE WITH GRANOLA TOPPING



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This is a nice and simple recipe, the most time consuming thing is preparing the apples. The topping is nice and crunchy. Different fruits, such as dried cranberries, raisins, rhubarb or any type of berry could be added for a unique taste.

Provided by majakete

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium granny smith apples or 6 medium other firm apples
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup butter, cubed and softened (or margarine)
3 -4 cups granola cereal (with or without raisins)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Core, peel (or not) and slice apples.
  • In a large bowl, stir together apples, brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
  • Put in a 9"x9" casserole dish and dot with 1/3 of the butter.
  • Place granola in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin to break it up.
  • Place granola in a bowl and add the rest of the butter.
  • Using a fork, push the butter into the crushed granola, working it through.
  • Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake about 10 minutes longer or until the topping has browned.
  • Let stand for approximately 10 minutes then serve with vanilla ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 36.8, Protein 7.4

APPLE PIE GRANOLA



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This granola is so simple and uses ingredients you most likely already have at home! It literally tastes like apple pie (plus pecans!).

Provided by Kears

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
¾ cup butter, melted
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats onto a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake oats in the preheated oven until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Combine toasted oats, apples, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly combined; spread onto jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Stir raisins into granola and continue baking, stirring every 10 minutes, until oats granola is evenly browned, 20 to 25 minutes more. Cool granola to room temperature and stir until crumbly. Store granola in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 66.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

GRANOLA APPLE CRISP



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Tender apple slices are tucked beneath a sweet crunchy topping in my comforting dessert. For variety, replace the apples with your favorite fruit. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups granola with fruit and nuts
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice and zest. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the granola, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with butter. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the apples are tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE GRANOLA DESSERT



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I would be lost without my slow cooker. Besides using it to prepare our evening meals, I often make desserts in it. We love these tender apples that get a tasty treatment from granola cereal. -Janis Lawrence, Childress, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
2 cups granola cereal with fruit and nuts
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine apples and cereal. In a small bowl, combine the honey, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over apple mixture and mix well. Cover and cook on low, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SKILLET GRANOLA-APPLE CRISP



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By toasting a bit of prepared granola with butter, we were able to keep this dish light and healthy while still providing a delicious crunchy topping for sweet spiced apples.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups store-bought oat granola, such as Bear Naked Maple Pecan
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup sugar
5 crisp apples, such as Fuji or Gala (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium nonreactive and ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the granola, 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1 tablespoon sugar and toss until the sugar is dissolved and the granola is well coated. Transfer to a bowl. (Reserve the skillet.)
  • Pour the apples into the skillet; toss with the pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are juicy and slightly softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Scatter the reserved granola mixture evenly over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the crisp is bubbling and the apples are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.

EASY GRANOLA APPLE CRISP



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Looking for a delicious fruit dessert using Yoplait® yogurt and Nature Valley® granola bars? Then try this tasty apple crisp that's baked to perfection.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
1/4 cup sugar
2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light apple fritter yogurt
6 Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey crunchy granola bars (3 pouches from 8.9-oz box), crushed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, toss apples with sugar and yogurt; spoon evenly into baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix crushed granola bars with butter; sprinkle over apple mixture.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly. Serve warm with additional yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE PIE GRANOLA



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My family loves granola, so I've been experimenting with my recipe to create new variations. This tasty granola gets its sweet flavor from dried apples and apple juice concentrate. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by larkspur

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup oat bran
½ cup sliced almonds
cooking spray
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup apple juice concentrate
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup crispy rice cereal
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup chopped dried apples
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed 10x15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease with cooking spray.
  • Combine oats, oat bran, and almonds in a large bowl. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet; coat with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until toasted and fragrant, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine honey, apple juice concentrate, and oil in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Stir rice cereal, wheat germ, and apples into the oat mixture. Drizzle honey mixture on top. Stir to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in raisins. Place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Break granola into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 12.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh apples, rolled oats, and nuts will give your granola the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the granola: Keep a close eye on it in the oven and stir it frequently to prevent burning.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it: This will help it to crisp up and keep it from becoming too soft.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container: This will help to keep it fresh and prevent it from becoming stale.
  • Enjoy the granola as a snack, cereal, or dessert: It's a delicious and healthy way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth.

Conclusion:

Apple granola is a delicious and versatile snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover apples, and it's also a healthy alternative to sugary cereals and snacks. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find an apple granola recipe that you love.

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