Chunky date~ coconut & almond granola

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsOld-fashioned oats
¾cupWhole almonds; halved
½cupSweetened flaked coconut
½cupRaw cashews
cupFirmly packed brown sugar
teaspoonGround allspice
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼cupUnsalted butter
2tablespoonsHoney
1cupPacked pitted dates each cut crosswise into thirds

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 F. Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Melt butter with honey in heavy small saucepan over low heat. Pour over granola mixture and toss well. Spread out mixture on cookie sheet.

Bake 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dates; mix to separate any clumps. Continue to bake until granola is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes longer. Cool. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.) Makes about 6 cups.

Source: Bon Appetit, October 1992 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias