Granola with Apricots and Ginger

Name: Granola with Apricots and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds; 1 cup sunflower kernels; 1/2 cup flaxseed; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

This easy granola recipe is a favorite. The apricots and ginger add just the right zip to the oats, nuts and seeds. — Eva Amuso, Cheshire, Massachusetts

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds
1 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup flaxseed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine oil and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Add apricots and ginger. Store in an airtight container.