CHERRY-NUT GRANOLA

Cherry-Nut Granola image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried currants

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk together apple juice, honey, brown sugar, canola oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Add oats, almonds, and pecan; toss until mixture is well combined and evenly moistened. Divide mixture between 2 baking sheets and transfer to oven. Bake, shaking pans occasionally, until light golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
Transfer warm granola to a large bowl and stir in cherries and currants. Let cool completely; store in an airtight container up to 1 week.