- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional
- 2 tbsps wheat germ
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsps Crisco® Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Hungry Jack® Microwave Ready Regular Syrup
- 2 tbsps firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dried fruit - raisins, golden raisins, cherries or cranberries

1. HEAT oven to 350°F.

2. COMBINE oats, almonds, coconut, wheat germ, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. COMBINE oil, syrup and brown sugar in another bowl. Pour over oat mixture. Toss until well coated.

4. SPREAD evenly in 13x9-inch pan. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

5. COOL granola completely. Stir in dried fruit. Store in airtight container at room temperature.