Homemade Granola

Hanka's Note:

This crunchy blend of oats, nuts and dry fruit makes terrific cereal, but also consider sprinkling it over ice cream or improvise a parfait by layering it with yogurt and fresh fruit.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 cups

• 3 cups oats
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• ½ cup slivered almond
• ½ cup walnuts or ½ cup pecans
• 1 cup dried fruit , your choice (cranberry,apricots,raisins...)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2. In a small saucepan melt butter,sugar, honey and syrup over medium heat.
3. In a medium bowl mix oats and nuts.
4. Pour warm butter-sugar mixture over the oat mixture and stir well.
5. Place on a large tray and bake for 10 - 15 minutes. It should be lightly golden brown.
6. Let it cool.
7. Add dry fruits.
8. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.