Granola With Maple-Glazed Walnuts

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Large pinch of ground cinnamon
• Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 pounds thick-cut oats
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 cups walnut halves (11 ounces)
• 3 cups dried cranberries, cherries or golden raisins (1 pound)

1. Preheat the oven to 375u0b0. Butter a roasting pan. In a mini food processor, pulse the butter, flour, baking soda, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until crumbly. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the oats and 3/4 cup of the maple syrup; transfer to the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Let cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss the walnut halves with the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Spread the walnuts onto a small rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden and caramelized. Transfer the walnuts to a cutting board and let cool.
3. Chop the walnuts and add them to the granola along with the dried fruit. Divide among eight gift bags and seal tightly.
4. *can be stored for up to two weeks

unsalted butter, allpurpose, baking soda, light brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, oats, maple syrup, walnut halves, dried cranberries

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/granola-with-maple-glazed-walnuts-1253585 (may not work)