Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Cherry-Lime Granola 4.5 (4) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 5 cups Making your own granola means you can pick the mix-ins. You can change up the nuts, fruits, and flavorings however you like, but we love the pairing of almonds, lime, and dried tart cherries. Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1 cup raw almonds ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces ⅓ cup agave nectar 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (packed) ¼ cup lime juice ½ teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup dried tart cherries or dried cranberries Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds. In a small saucepan, combine butter, agave nectar, lime zest and juice, and salt over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, about 2 minutes. (Or, place ingredients in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes; stir until combined.) Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and toss until oats and nuts are completely coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake until oats are lightly golden, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet on a wire rack, 20 minutes, then stir in cherries or cranberries. Cook's Notes Sprinkle granola on ice cream, add it to fruit salad, or fill a jar and give as a gift. Rate it Print