This makes a big batch of sweet, clumpy granola. Choose your favourite combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruits for this great homemade granola. To really punch up the flavour try one or all of the optional nutmeg (fresh grated), almond extract and orange zest.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr45 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Gifts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, camping breakfast, gifts from the kitchen, granola, oats
1cupdried fruit, optionalapple, cranberries, blueberries, raisins, cherries, pineapple, apricots, etc.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F and line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour oats in a huge bowl.
Using a food processor, chop nuts into dime size pieces.
Combine chopped nuts, seeds, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest with oats.
In separate small bowl, mix oil, syrup, vanilla and almond extract. Pour into oat mix and stir well.
Pour onto rimmed baking sheet and press firmly so the granola sticks together and forms clusters. Either use two large baking sheets or separate into two batches and bake separately to ensure even baking and browning.
Bake for 15 minutes, stir and bake for another 8-10 minutes.
Remove from oven and repeat with second batch.
Cool completely.
Add your favorite dried fruit and any other additional items (eg puffed quinoa, cocoa nibs, coconut, etc)
Place in airtight container.
Store sealed in a cupboard for several weeks. For longer storage and maximum freshness, keep in freezer.
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Notes
Don't bake the dried fruit with the nuts and oats, add them at the end to keep them soft and tender.Remember to let granola cool completely in pan if you want clusters.Adjust the sweetener as you'd like. More honey will lead to more clusters. Makes about 40 1/4 cup servings or 10 cups total