Fruit and Spice Granola

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups mixed dried fruits (such as cranberries, cherries, golden raisins, apricots)

Preheat oven to 300°F.
In a large bowl stir together oats. coconut, nuts and spices. In a small saucepan melt butter with honey over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and toss to combine well.

Spread granola evenly in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring frequently and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
In large bowl combine granola with dried fruits and cool, stirring occasionally. (Granola keeps in an airtight container, chilled, 1 month.)

Makes about 10 cups.

LillyAnn