Almond Cherry Granola

Ingredients

 * 2 cup old-fashioned oats (see notes)
 * 1 cup slivered almonds
 * 1/3 cup grozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
 * 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
 * 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
 * 1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 300-degrees. Combine Oats and almonds in bowl.
 * 2) Mix in juice concentrate. Add Sugar and cinnamon and toss.
 * 3) Spread on cookie sheet. Bake 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Stir in coconut and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool.
 * 5) Add cherries and Raisins to granola.
 * 6) Store in airtight container at room temperature.
 * 7) (Can be made up to one week ahead.)
 * 8) Variations:
 * 9) Candied ginger truffles:
 * 10) Follow recipe for chocolate truffles, but substitute 1-tablespoon rum for cognac and stir 1/4-cup minced candied ginger into chocolate mixture with rum.
 * 11) Notes:
 * 12) Gluten in Oats
 * 13) There is evidence that some celiacs can tolerate small amounts of the type of gluten found in Oats.
 * 14) While research continues they should only be included in the celiac diet under medical and dietary supervision.
 * 15) If you cannot find dried sour cherries, you can use any other dried fruit to your liking.