Granola with Pecans and Dried Fruit

By lucy1955

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened coconut
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit,such as cranberries or raisins
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 drgrees,with racks in upper and lower thirds.Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.In a large bowl,combine oil,sugar,honey,vanilla extract,cinnamon,and salt.Add oats and pecans;stir to combine.Divide mixture between sheets.Bake 15 minutes,stirring occasionally.Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet,bake until mixture is golden brown,15 minutes.Let cool completely on sheets.Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips,if desired.