Name: Extreme Granola
Cook time: 10 minutes plus cooling
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: Makes about 7 cups
Ingredients: 3/4 cups pecans; 1/2 cup natural almonds; 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional); 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, cane syrup or honey, at room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 3/4 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup dried blueberries or raisins

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Extreme GranolaKevin Hart

The Seaman and Steel families are addicted to this homemade granola with dried blueberries and sweet dates. Serve it with a splash of milk or a spoonful of yogurt or ice cream, sprinkled on pancakes, or in a smoothie.

Cooks' Note:

•Store the granola in covered glass jars at room temperature for up to one month.
•Double the fun! Make two batches of granola by doubling the ingredients and using two baking sheets—one in the upper third and one in the lower third of the oven. Package in cellophane bags tied with ribbon for a tasty gift.

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