Photo by: James Carrier
Sunset MARCH 2003
1. In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, and cinnamon. In a smaller bowl, whisk together honey, oil, and vanilla. Stir honey mixture into oat mixture until well blended. Spread mixture in a lightly oiled 12- by 15-inch baking pan.
2. Bake in a 350° regular or 325° convection oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. With a wide metal spatula, stir granola, scraping sides and bottom of pan. Reduce heat to 225° and continue to bake 1 hour, stirring several times. Let cool completely in pan, then scrape into an airtight container.
3. In a smaller airtight container, combine cherries, cranberries, and apricots.
4. Store fruit and granola at room temperature up to two weeks. Add dried fruit when serving.
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Clementine's Fruit and Nut Granola recipe