Honey-Maple Granola with Cherries and Pecans

Ingredients

• 4 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup wheat flakes cereal
• lightly crushed
• 1 cup rolled rye meal
• 12 cup honey
• 12 cup maple syrup
• 14 cup canola oil
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 12 cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 cup dried cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. On a large baking sheet with sides, spread out oats; toast in oven 15 minutes, and then spoon into a large bowl.
3. Add Wheaties and rolled rye; set aside.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, and canola oil; then pour into a medium saucepan.
5. Heat over a medium-high flame until bubbly and hot.
6. Remove from stove and let cool 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Pour over oat mixture.
8. Stir gently and spread out on a baking sheet.
9. Bake, turning often with a spatula until toasted, 10 to 14 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
10. Add pecans, wheat germ, sesame seeds, and dried cherries.
11. Bake 5 more minutes, turning 3 to 4 times, until brown.
12. Remove from oven and let cool.
13. (Can be stored in an airtight container 4 to 6 days at room temperature or 3 weeks in the refrigerator.)
14. Serve with milk or as a topping over yogurt.