Homemade Granola
By far, this is the best granola that I have ever tasted. It was inspired by my summer trips to my Aunt Nadia’s house in Nantucket. I would never leave the Island without loading up on this terrific Nantucket Granola, which freezes fantastically. It was one of the first items on our menu, and our customers have become addicted to this terrific and healthy breakfast option. Personally, I think it is a great snack and a good cure for the munchies. Eat it with yogurt and fresh fruit or in a bowl with cold milk.
Ingredients
4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup good quality honey
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, diced
1 cup pitted dates, diced
1 cup dried figs, diced
1 cup craisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss the oats, coconut, almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews together in a large bowl. Pour onto a 11 x 17- inch baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes until coconut and nut mixture are lightly toasted or starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and pour the honey over the oat mixture. Stir with a spatula (or use your hands) until all the oats and nuts are coated. Return mixture to oven, and bake until the mixture turns a nice golden brown, about 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice during baking.
Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool. Stir in apricots, craisins, dates and figs. Stir as it cools. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.
MAKES 12-14 CUPS
