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Celebration Granola

I have to package this granola into gift bags fast. It disappears quickly in our house! The raisins and dried cranberries lend sweetness, and the toasted oats and nuts add the crunch.—Mary Watkins, Chaska, MN
Celebration Granola
Celebration Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Makes
    12 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts and wheat germ; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil and syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on wire racks.
  • Sprinkle with cherries and raisins; toss to combine. Store in an airtight container.

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  • tootsiebelly
    May 26, 2013

    No comment left

  • markimalekat
    Jan 19, 2010

    Love it! I used almonds instead of walnuts. Will definitely make again.

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