Great Granola

This granola is very yummy and

quite simple to make.  Try it!

Crunchy Granola

original recipe found here

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• dried fruits, if desired (this time I added raisins and cranberries)
• I also add coconut!  YUM!

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

1. Heat oven to 275 degrees F.
2. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. Combine brown sugar and water in a saucepan.  Cook and stir on medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
5. In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture.
6. Mix thoroughly.
7. Spread onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
8. When granola has cooled completely, add fruits and coconut if you wish and store in airtight container.