Leslie's Granola

Oat, nut and dried fruit granola.

INGREDIENTS

6	cups rolled oats
1 1/2	cups sliced almonds
1/2	cup pumpkin seeds [no longer including]
1/2	cup pecans, crushed or cut into small pieces
1/2	cup unsweeted coconut, shredded
1/4	cup raw wheat germ
1	tsp ground cinnamon
	dash salt [no longer including]
1/2	cup, plus 3 tbls honey
1/2	cup dried sour cherries, unsweetened, finely chopped
1/2	cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Preheat the oven to 300º
2.	Add the oats, pumpkins seeds, and almonds to large sauté pan and cook over medium-low heat, strring occasionally. 5-7 minutes until the aroma is distinct.
3.	Add pecans. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.	Add the coconut and wheat germ. Cook for 2 minutes.
5.	Turn off heat and add cinnamon and salt. Stir. Drizzle honey over mixture, folding in until all the honey has been incorporated.
6.	Transfer to a baking sheet [no parchment or oil]
7.	Bake for 20 minutes. Stir. Repeat twice. Sometimes it does need more time. We look for slightly crispy bits around the edges, but not overcooked.
8.	Add the dried fruit, stir, and cool on a rack. Stir some more if it is convenient.