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Crunchy Vanilla Pecan Granola
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups rolled oats
2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts, chopped or slivered almonds)
Directions:
Preheat
oven to 275 degrees F.
Lightly
oil 2 cookie sheets (we prefer coconut oil).
Combine brown sugar and water in a saucepan; over low heat and stir until sugar
is completely dissolved. Add vanilla and salt.
In
a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. Stir
until thoroughly mixed. Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45
minutes to 1 hour, turning every 10 to 15 minutes; bake until golden brown.
Mix
in the dried fruit. When granola has cooled completely, store in an airtight
container.
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