Name: Honey Almond Granola
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned oats (9 ounces); 1 cup sliced almonds with skin (1/4 pound); 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons mild honey; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried pears, finely chopped; Accompaniments: Greek-style yogurt

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Honey Almond GranolaMikkel Vang

Theres nothing quite like making your own granola. You can toss in as many nuts and fruits as you want and sweeten it to your taste. While the possibilities are endless, we love this honey-sweetened variation with sesame seeds. The cardamom clings to the almonds, dried apricots and pears, and oats, adding an exotic touch.

Cooks note:

Granola keeps, frozen in an airtight container, up to 1 month.

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