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Almond Granola with Dried Fruit Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/3 c. maple syrup
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
5 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
2 c. raw almonds, chopped coarse
2 c. raisins or other dried fruit, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 325º. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in oil. Fold in oats and almonds until thoroughly coated.

Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet into a thin, even layer (about 3/8 in. thick). Using a metal spatula, compress oat mixture until very compact. Bake until lightly browned, 40-45 minutes, rotating pan once halfway through baking.Remove granola from oven and cool on a wire rack about 1 hour.Break into pieces of desired size. Stir in dried fruit. (Granola can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes about 9 cups.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe came from the Cooks" Illustrated magazine and has become a family (and friends) favorite.

 

 

 

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