Granola

I found this recipe the other day and really liked it. I thought I would share...

Fruit + Nut Granola (adapted from Real Simple)

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsalted pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place parchment on baking sheet (located next to the wax paper and aluminum foil) and set aside. In a large bowl toss the oats, almonds, coconut and pepitas with the maple syrup, oil and salt. Pour evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and make sure the mixture is evenly distributed. Bake for 25 minutes (and not a minute longer!). After removing the baking sheet from the oven, pour the dried cherries on top of the mixture and carefully toss. Allow to cool before placing the granola in an airtight container (I like those glass lock containers from Costco).

A few notes regarding ingredients:
Pepitas: I found these at the farmer's market
Unsweetened Coconut: Also at the farmer's market
Pure Maple Syrup: The best price per ounce can be found at Costco with Target being a close second with their Archer Farms brand. I ended up using my favorite syrup, Log Cabin Light and it turned out great.
Dried Tart Cherries: Good versions can be found at Target (again, Archer Farms) or at the farmers market. I omitted these since I prefer fresh berries with my granola in the summer.

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