Cherry Almond Granola

4 C old-fashioned rolled oats

1 to 11 C sweetened shredded coconut
2 C sliced or chopped almonds
1/4 C canola oil
1/3 C honey
2 tsp cinnamon
11 C dried cherries, chopped

Toss oats, coconut and almonds in a large bowl. Pour in the oil, honey and cinnamon and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is well-combined. Pour onto a large 12”x18” well-greased cookie sheet or 2 smaller cookie sheets. Bake at 350^o for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oven and fold in the dried cherries. Cool, stirring occasionally. Transfer to an airtight container.

Yield: 9 to10 cups granola

 

Hint: Feel free to substitute other dried fruit for the cherries.