Crunchy Dark Cherry Raisinets Granola

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Cooling Time: 20 mins cooling

Servings: 25 servings (1/4 cup each)

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey, at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked
2 cups total of mixed nuts and seeds (chopped pecans,
    chopped almonds and shelled sunflower seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (4 ounces) NESTLÉ RAISINETS Dark Chocolate-
    Covered Cherries
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or chopped
    crystallized ginger (optional)

PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. Combine syrup and butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds or until bubbly.

COMBINE oats, nuts and seeds and salt in large bowl. Drizzle with syrup mixture; stir to coat. Spoon mixture onto jelly-roll pan or rimmed baking sheet.

BAKE, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on wire rack. Add Dark Chocolate Cherry Raisinets and dried cranberries. Store in sealed container for up to 3 weeks.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Nestle and meals.com. Used with permission.