Granola

THIS is a really crunchy, yummy granola.

We've started following "Farm to Family Table" on the PBS App, and as a result we've tried out a lot of healthy dinners and treats that are simple, clean, and healthy. The kids were bowled over by how good this granola looked, so we tried it out this afternoon. It did not disappoint, and it let me continue to cook through my freezer and pantry as we desperately attempt to have as little as possible left in the deep freeze when we move. NOTE: We doubled up on the fruit because of C's nut allergy.

You need:

2.5 c. old fashioned (NOT quick) oats
1 c. raw nuts
1 c. mixed dried fruits (I used dried cherries, cranberries, and blueberries(
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. coconut or vegetable oil


Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the first seven ingredients in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Add to the dry mix. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spread the granola over the parchment in a single layer. Baker for 30 minutes, tossing every ten minutes.