TOASTED OAT AND NUT GRANOLA

Toasted Oat and Nut Granola image

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups (12 ounces/345 grams) rolled oats
2 cups (10 ounces/280 grams) pecans, chopped
3/4 cup (2 ounces/60 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 ounces/60 grams) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 ounces/60 grams) pure maple syrup
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces/46 grams) oil, such as coconut, canola, vegetable or sunflower
2 tablespoons warm water
3/4 teaspoon fine salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut and brown sugar.
In a liquid measuring cup, combine the maple syrup, oil, water and salt; stir with a fork until incorporated. Pour into the oat mixture and stir until coated.
Divide the mixture among 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake until the granola is golden brown all over, 45 to 55 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on wire racks. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.