Crunchy Granola With Nuts And Dried Fruit

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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: http://www.marthastewart.com/868725/granola-pecans-and-dried-fruit

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300 degrees , with racks in upper and lower thirds.

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Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.

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In a large bowl , combine oil , sugar , honey , vanilla extract , cinnamon , and salt.

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Add oats and nuts.

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Stir to combine.

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Divide mixture between sheets.

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Bake 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Add 1 / 2 cup coconut to each sheet.

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Bake until mixture is golden brown , 15 minutes more.

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Let cool completely on sheets.

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Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips , if desired.

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Also can be frozen for longer storage.

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Ingredients

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nonstick cooking spray, vegetable oil, light-brown sugar, honey, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, fine salt, rolled oats, nuts, sweetened flaked coconut, dried fruit, chocolate chips