Chunky Date, Coconut and Almond Granola

Description
Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

 * 2 cup old-fashioned oats
 * ¾ cup whole almonds, halved
 * ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
 * ½ cup raw cashews
 * ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1½ tsp ground allspice
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * ¼ cup unsalted butter
 * 2 tbsp honey
 * 1 cup packed pitted dates, each cut crosswise into thirds

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 300°F.
 * 2) Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
 * 3) Melt butter with honey in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
 * 4) Pour over granola mixture and toss well.
 * 5) Spread out mixture on cookie sheet.
 * 6) Bake 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 7) Add dates; mix to separate any clumps.
 * 8) Continue to bake until granola is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes longer.
 * 9) Cool.
 * 10) Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.