Homemade Granola

Courtesy of Simple Organized Living
http://www.simpleorganizedliving.com/2010/08/04/homemade-granola/

We made this homemade granola this morning, and it was really good. Jack and Bree didn't like the raisins, so I think I'll use craisins next time I make it. We had it with yogurt this morning. It was a nice change from the normal breakfast food. Enjoy!

• INGREDIENTS 
• 4 1/2  c. uncooked oats
• 2 c. chopped nuts (I used one cup each of pecans and almonds)
• 2 c. dried fruit (I used one cup each of raisins and chopped apricots)
• 1/2. c. brown sugar
• 2 T. cinnamon
• 1 T. vanilla
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1  1/2 c. maple syrup (a 12 oz. jar)

• DIRECTIONS
• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
• Spread onto 2 large greased baking sheets (mine are 17 x 11 x 1)
• Bake at 325 F. for 45-50 minutes (stirring half way through)

Let it cool completely and store it in airtight containers.
It usually makes 2 1/2 quarts so we store the extras in our freezer. It should stay fresh for several months.

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