Cindi's Homemade Granola

THE BEST GRANOLA I HAVE EVER EATEN!

From:  Yelton Manor Bed & Breakfast (click this link - many other great recipes!  Plus, a wonderful B&B to vacation to in South Haven, Michigan) and submitted by Dana Newbrough

Preheat oven to:  300 degrees                         Cook time:  30-45 minutes

Ingredients:
     -  Cooking spray
     -  4 c. Old Fashioned Oats
     -  1 c. sliced Almonds or chopped Pecans
     -  1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed)
     -  1/2 tsp. cinnamon
     -  1/3 c. Canola oil
     -  1/8 tsp. salt
     -  1/3 c. honey
     -  1 1/2 Tbl. sugar
     -  1 1/2 Tbl. vanilla
     -  1 c. dried cranberries
     -  1 c. golden raisons

Directions:
1)  Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Place oven rack in center position.  Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2)  Mix together oats, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and fruit in large bowl.  Set aside.
3)  Combine oil, honey and sugar in small saucepan.   Simmer over low heat until sugar has melted.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4)  Pour liquid over dry mix.  Mix completely and spread out on baking sheet.  Bake 30 min (or until golden brown); stirring occassionally
5)  Cool and place in airtight containers.  Makes 10 cups and can be stored for 3 weeks.
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