Amazing crunchy granola. Great for cereal or topping for yogurt. Super easy.
2 c brown sugar
3/4 c water
4 tsp pure vanilla
1 tsp salt
8 cups quick oats
1 c chopped pecans
1 c slivered almonds
1 c coconut
1 c raisins (optional)
Heat oven to 275ยบ. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Combine brown sugar and water in a pan on stove and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add vanilla and salt.
In large mixing bowl mix oats, nuts, and coconut and stir in brown sugar mixture. Mix thouroughly.
Spread onto cookie sheets and bake for 45 minutes-1 hour until golden brown.
When granola has cooled add fruits. Store in an air tight container.