1. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line a large shallow roasting pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, barley, pecans, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  3. In a large glass measuring cup, combine the oil and honey. Heat in a microwave for about 30 seconds, or combine in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the mixture is quite liquid and warm to the touch. Stir vigorously to combine. Stir into the oat mixture and mix well. Spread out in the pan.
  4. Roast for 30 minutes, until the granola is golden, stirring and turning over the granola after 15 minutes for even cooking (we use a flat metal spatula). Do not let the granola get too dark. Transfer to a large bowl to cool completely.
  5. When the granola is cool and dry, add about two cups of dried fruit: a flexible mix of dried cranberries, dried cherries, chopped crystallized ginger, and dried (unsweetened coconut).
You’re finished! Enjoy.