Ingredients
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3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup honey
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup of assorted dried fruit (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300° F.
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Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
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Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
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Stir honey and oil in small saucepan over low heat for just a minute or two until smooth.
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Use a rubber scraper to pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture; toss.
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Spread on prepared sheet.
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Bake until golden, stirring about half way though.
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Watch carefully to see how quickly it bakes in your oven.
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The granola will be done in 20-25 minutes or maybe longer depending on the baking sheet and your oven.
Place sheet on rack. Stir granola. Cool completely.
You can mix in fruit now or as you serve it. (You can place the fruit in with the original mixture before baking, or after. Tastes will differ in both cases)
Store in an airtight container. Enjoy.
