Cherry Granola Crunch

3/4 cup Chukar® Dried Cherries, any variety 2 cups quick rolled oats 2 cups Grape Nuts cereal 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup apple juice 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup sliced almonds Soak dried cherries in apple juice or water at least 10 minutes. Drain well. In a large bowl mix rolled oats, Grape Nuts, wheat germ, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in 1 cup apple juice. Spread evenly in a lightly greased jellyroll pan or 9x13 inch pan. Bake in a 300 degrees oven for 15 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven; mix in coconut and almonds. Bake 15 minutes longer, stirring half way through. Remove from oven; mix in dried cherries. Store in airtight container for up to 1 month. Yields about 5 cups.

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