Servings: 4
Ease of Preparation: Medium
This recipe is part of the One BIG Recipe: Weekend Brunch [1]
Ingredients:
Gluten-Free Granola:
- 1 cup (240 ml) gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pecans
- ¼ cup (60 ml) almonds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flax meal
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cardamom
- ¼ cup (60 ml) agave syrup
- ⅛ cup (30 ml) melted coconut oil
- 1 egg white, whisked until frothy
- ¾ teaspoons (3.75 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dried cranberries
Plum Compote:
- 2 cups (470 ml) plums, sliced
- ¾ cup (180 ml) sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
Plum Parfait
- 2 ½ cups (590 ml) Greek yogurt
- 2 cups (470 ml) Plum Compote
- ½ cup (120 ml) Gluten-Free Granola
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 ml) balsamic glaze
Method:
For the Gluten-Free Granola:
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, pecans, almonds, flax, cinnamon, and cardamom. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the agave syrup, coconut oil frothy egg white, and vanilla. Stir well using a silicone spatula, until the mixture is well combined.
- Turn the granola out onto the lined tray and using the spatula, press down to spread in an even layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir the coconut flakes into the granola, then spread back into an even layer using the spatula. Bake until golden and aromatic, 10-12 minutes more.
- Allow the granola to cool at room temperature undisturbed, 40-45 minutes.
- Top with the dried cranberries and break the granola into clumps with your hands. Reserve until needed.
Plum Compote:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the plums, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, and vinegar. Cook, stirring often, until broken down and thickened, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, allow to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until needed.
For the Plum Parfait:
- Spoon some yogurt into parfait glasses or jars. Top with some of the Plum Compote, then some Granola and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Repeat the layers and serve immediately.