CRUNCHY GRANOLA

CRUNCHY GRANOLA

READY IN: 55mins	SERVES: 10
YIELD: 10 cups	UNITS: US

CRUNCHY GRANOLA INGREDIENTSNutrition

• 1 1⁄2cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2cup water
• 4teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1teaspoon salt
• 8cups rolled oats
• 1cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• dried fruits, if desired (I usually add cherry flavored cranberries and dates)

DIRECTIONS

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