Crunchy Granola With Nuts and Dried Fruit |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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from Everyday Food, 12 December 2011. Use whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruit you like best. Great for gift giving around the holidays! Original recipe found here: /868725/granola-pecans-and-dried-fruit Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray |
1/3 cup vegetable oil |
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed |
1/2 cup honey |
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon fine salt |
3 cups rolled oats |
2 cups nuts, coarsely chopped, such as pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc |
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut |
1 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, etc |
1 cup chocolate chips (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.
2. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add oats and nuts; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets.
5. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes more.
7. Let cool completely on sheets.
8. Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.
9. Note - Store in airtight containers, up to 3 weeks. Also can be frozen for longer storage.
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