Homemade Granola

This stuff is so darn good!  I'm kicking myself for not making it sooner.  I love that you can can do so much with it.  And well, let's be honest.  I like that I can make it with all my favorite ingredients.  I'll never buy it again, it is so easy to make & keep on hand.  Add it to some yogurt or ice cream.  Or, if you're like my family, just eat it with some milk like cereal. It's quick, easy, & good for you!!  It makes for a great present too.  Make it for holidays, bake sales, or any occasion! 
Ingredients:
3 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Sliced Almonds
1 cup Halved or Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup Raisins
1/3 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
1/3 cup of Honey
1/4 c Light Brown Sugar
1 tsp of Cinnamon
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the dried fruit. 
I used a stand mixer, but you could do it by hand.
Spread the mixture onto a sheet pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, stirring half way through.  It should be a nice golden color.  Don't be alarmed that it is still soft.  It hardens as it cools. 
Let it cool completely on the sheet pan.
When the oats & nuts have cooled, place them in a mixing bowl & add the dried fruit.
Stir to combine well. 
Store in an air tight container.
Fill Mason Jars & tie with ribbon for gifts. 
Enjoy! 

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