Easy Fruit and Nut Granola

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 This Easy Fruit and Nut Granola is a scrumptious oven baked treat. It’s not only fun to make but, it’s packed with texture and flavor. It’s made with a combination of oats, dried fruit, nuts and shredded coconut. The glaze is a heavenly amalgamation of smooth Karo ® Corn Syrup, brown sugar and oil embellished with a splash of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. Its slowly roasted in the oven on low until it becomes perfectly crispy, golden and ready for munching.

Easy Fruit and Nut Granola

When it comes to versatility, homemade granola tops the list. The uses vary from eating a big bowl as an alternative to cereal, to simple snacking. Granola can turn yogurt into a scrumptious parfait and can be sprinkled on your choice of baked fruit transforming it into a fruit crisp to be enjoyed for dessert any night of the week. It’s such a simple snack to make, and it’s a great opportunity to get the kids involved with their choice of mix-ins. In turn, they become excited about their delicious creation and consider homemade granola a fun snacking option. How to make simple Fruit and Nut Granola: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Preheat the oven to 300°F.
• Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and coconut. Mix until evenly distributed.
• Glaze – In a separate bowl, whisk together the Karo® Light Corn Syrup, brown sugar, oil, water, vanilla and salt until fully combined.
• Combine – Pour glaze over dry ingredients. Mix with a large spoon until evenly coated. Spread evenly onto an extra-large rimmed baking sheet or two large rimmed baking sheets.
• Bake – Bake on the center rack of the oven for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. 
• After 1 hour, remove from oven and mix-in dried fruit. Spread on wax paper to cool completely. 

How to Make the BEST Fruit and Nut Granola Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Fruit and Nut Granola: Old fashioned oats, quick cooking oats, sliced almonds, pecan halves, pumpkin seeds, shelled sunflower seeds, shredded sweetened coconut, light corn syrup, light brown sugar, vegetable oil, boiling water, pure vanilla extract, salt, ground cinnamon, 3 cups any combination dried cranberries, raisins or blueberries.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large sheet pans, measuring cups and spoons, large bowl, large spoon.
• Using Two Kinds of Oats for Granola is Key. I recommend using a mixture of old fashioned and quick cooking oats for the pleasing texture it lends to the granola. Since oats form the foundation, it leaves plenty of room for personalizing with mix-ins.
• For added crunch, I chose a generous helping of sliced almonds and pecan halves.
• A combination of golden raisins, dried cranberries and blueberries provided the chewy texture.
• Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and shredded coconut add color and variety making this fruit, nut and oat sensation irresistible.
• Store Fruit and Nut Granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• May also be packaged in freezer bags and frozen for up to 2 months.

More Sweet Treats Recipes to Make

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• Chocolate Toffee Cashew Clusters are a homemade candy that takes minutes to make.
• Two bite candy coated Pecan Balls.
• Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons can be decorated with colorful sprinkles to suit any occasion.
• Praline Pecan Clusters made in the microwave.
• Chocolate drizzled Peanut Butter Fudge.
• Cinnamon Graham Cracker Pralines are topped with a sprinkle of sea salt.
• Keto No Bake Granola Bars from All Day I Dream About Food.

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