GRANOLA WITH PECANS AND DRIED FRUIT

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Granola with Pecans and Dried Fruit image

The recipe for this irresistible granola, from Laura Gidley-Feltz of Columbia, Illinois, was inspired by pecans from her family farm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats and pecans; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets. Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

There are no comments yet!