Recipe: Gluten-free fruit & honey granola

Food writer and photographer Jennifer Pallian is making a quick and easy homemade granola that can be prepared well in advance for families on the go.

Fruit & Honey Granola

INGREDIENTS

• 3-1/2 cups large flake oats or gluten-free quick standard oats (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• One 6‑ounce package diced dried mixed fruit (about 1‑1/3 cups)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In large bowl, combine oats and pecans; mix well. Spread evenly in 15 x 10‑inch jelly roll pan or on rimmed baking sheet.
3. In small bowl, combine honey, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt (if desired); mix well. Pour over oat mixture; mix well.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Stir in dried fruit. Cool completely. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.

Variations: Substitute dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots or chopped dried peaches for dried mixed fruit.