Nancy's Granola

Description:
Delightfully flavorable and delicious healthy granola.

Ingredients:
8 cups of old fashion oats.
3-4 1/2 cups of chopped nuts. (Nancy actually uses 2 cups each of almonds, pecans and walnuts and 1/4 cup of unsalted sunflower seeds).
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar.
1/2 cup water.
4 tsp vanilla.
1 tsp salt.
Diced fruit (optional) - i.e. raisins, blueberries, cranberries.

Directions:
Chop nuts. Mix chopped nuts and oats together in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix together brown sugar and water and microwave (high) for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and salt to liquid mixture and stir until salt is dissolved.
Pour over oats and nuts in a large bowl; mix well.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; divide granola mixture between them.
Bake at 275 degrees for 45-60 minutes; cook completely.
Let granola air cool for 30 minutes then break into pieces and store in air tight containers..
When ready to serve optional dried fruit may be added; also excellent with vanilla yogurt.



Recipe Summary:
Yield: 1 Gallon
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
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Recipe Provided By:
Applewood Manor Inn
Asheville, NC

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