DIRECTIONS:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dried fruit. Using hands (gloves help), toss to coat dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
Step 3
Lightly oil a large baking pan. Spread mixture in one layer.
Step 4
Bake 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
Step 5
Watch carefully, especially during last 5 minutes, as mixture can easily burn.
Step 6
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Store in covered glass jar in refrigerator. Best eaten within a week. Double recipe and freeze.