This easy stovetop method makes preparing granola a breeze. Handle the cooled granola according to your preference--leave it in larger chunks, or break it into smaller pieces. Serve with vanilla low-fat yogurt, over ice cream, in a bowl with milk, or as a snack. Yield 5 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup) Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup apple cider 2 cups regular oats 2/3 cup chopped pistachios 2/3 cup nutlike cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts) 2/3 cup dried sweet cherries 1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Combine sugar and cider in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until granola is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to a week. Nutritional Information Calories: 263 (29% from fat) Fat: 8.4g (sat 1g,mono 3.1g,poly 3.7g) Protein: 6.9g Carbohydrate: 42.9g Fiber: 4.6g Cholesterol: 0.0mg Iron: 3.9mg Sodium: 149mg Calcium: 45mg Martha Condra, Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2004