Homemade Granola

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the oats, nuts, sugar, zest, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Stir together until mixed well
3. Place butter and syrup in microwave safe bowl. Heat until the butter is melted. Stir, and add the syrup mixture to the oat mixture; mix until moistened. Spread the oat mixture into the prepared pan and pat down.
4. Bake on a lower rack for 20 minutes. (*To toast the coconut, spread the shreds on separate baking sheet. Toast for 10 to 15 minutes on the very bottom rack while the granola is in the oven). After baking your granola for 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a spatula to move the granola around and expose pieces that were underneath. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until the granola is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
5. When cooled, scrape the granola into a bowl and mix with the toasted coconut and dried fruit. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.