Homemade Granola - oats

Method

• Preheat a broiler.
• Place the broiler pan on the lowest rack.
• In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, wheat germ, walnuts, sesame seeds, coconut and pumpkin seeds.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
• Keeping the broiler door ajar, broil, shaking the pan every 30 seconds while keeping the mixture in an even layer, until crisp and golden but not charred, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Watch the mixture carefully so it does not burn.
• Transfer to a large plate to cool, then place in a large bowl.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the oil, honey and cinnamon and heat until warm, about 2 minutes.
• Add half of the honey mixture to the granola and toss thoroughly to combine.
• Add just enough of the remaining honey mixture so that the granola clumps slightly but is not soupy.
• Stir in the currants.
• Serve the granola with milk and sliced fresh fruit.
• Serves 4.
• Note: The granola will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Tip: Any of the following ingredients may be added to the granola in balanced quantities to taste: chopped dried dates, apples, pineapples, apricots, pears or mangoes; dark raisins or golden raisins; dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries; chopped almonds, hazelnuts, raw peanuts or sunflower seeds; and/or wheat flakes or oat bran.
• Also try different honeys, such as lavender or orange blossom, or substitute maple syrup for the honey.
• When trying new additions, be sure to maintain an appealing proportion of crunchy ingredients in the final mixture.