You could substitute the apples for other stewed fruit. The granola will keep for up to a week in an airtight container.
Ingredients
4kg/9lbs eating apples, peeled, cored and chopped
250g/9oz demerara sugar
2 litres/3½ pints water
200g/7oz unsalted butter
800g/1lb 12oz oats
200g/7oz desiccated coconut
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
150g/5½oz honey
2kg/4lb 8oz plain yoghurt
Preparation method
Preheat the oven 200C/400F/Gas 6.
Place the apples, sugar and water in a large saucepan and cook gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples start to break up. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Melt the butter in a microwave. Place in a large bowl and stir in the oats, coconut, cinnamon and honey. Spread the mixture onto large baking trays and cook in the oven for 7-8 minutes, or until golden-brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
To serve, place the cooled apples into individual serving bowls, top with the yoghurt and sprinkle over the granola mix.
