This is a recipe that was really popular in about 2011- 2012. It's originally from one of the greatest cookbook authors of all-time, Nigella Lawson. She called it Andy's Fairfield Granola because it reminded her of a granola she had in Fairfield, CT from a place called The Pantry, which as of 2025 is still there and thriving. I really do need to take a new picture of this one because it's so good.
Applesauce Granola is Spicy!
Andy's Fairfield Granola aka Applesauce Granola has less oil than some so it's a tiny bit crunchier. The big difference, at least in my opinion, is the amount of spice. I typically don't love cinnamon and ginger in granola, but my husband does. And every so often I do like a granola with more spice than my usual Extra Chunky Granola and Clumpy Granola recipes. It's one of those "have to be in the mood for it" type recipes.
Other Granola Recipes
Since you are here looking at granola recipes, I should mention that the Carrot Cake Granola is also super good as is the Chocolate Granola.
Recipe
Applesauce & Agave Granola
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave syrup or corn syrup or rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup nuts almonds, pecans or anything you like
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, brown sugar, coconut oil, syrup, honey, cinnamon and ginger.
- Add the oats, nuts, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.
- Sprinkle the salt over the mixture, then toss everything together until oats and nuts are thoroughly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the granola is a golden brown (be careful because it starts to brown quickly during the last 10 minutes). Remove from oven and let cool completely. It should crisp as it cools.
Notes
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Emily says
Oh I just found your post about them! They look so good.
Emily says
This looks great! I haven't made granola in such a long time. I love Whole Foods! A lot of times I just browse because I can't afford anything. Haha. I recently heard about these "Carol's Cookies" they have that are supposed to be amazing.
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
looks delicious! would be great over some ice cream as a dessert too!
Sue says
As always this looks and sounds wonderful. We love granola but I don't make it too often. My husband eats it so fast it's actually discouraging. I would never have extra around to make any of your yummy granola chocolate chip cookies!