- 3 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. wheat germ
- 1/2 c. chopped almonds
- 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/3 c. orange juice
- 1/3 c. maple syrup
- 2 T. butter
- 1 c. chopped dried fruit
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, almonds, walnuts and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, maple syrup and butter. Heat over medium heat -- stirring constantly -- until the butter melts. Do not allow the mixture to boil -- reduce or remove from the heat if necessary.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the oat mixture and toss to coat evenly. Spread the mixture into an even layer on a large baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes -- mixing thoroughly after every 5 minutes. Cool the granola completely and add the dried fruit. Mix to combine and store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. The granola will store for about 2 weeks on the pantry shelf and 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Yields: about 6 cups
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes