Crunchy Granola

Crunchy Granola- Kim Lawson

4 cups uncooked rolled oats (not instant)

1 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup bran flakes

1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

2 T. oil

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup apple juice or water

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

2 T. vanilla extract

2 cups chopped dried fruit (i usually put craisins, white chocolate chips)

1 cup chopped nuts (slivered, or sliced almonds are yummy in it)

Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, bran flakes, coconut, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt. In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, apple juice or water and brown sugar until warm, stirring until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour oil mixture over oat mixture, stirring to mix well. Pour mixture into a shallow 9X13 or larger baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. During last 5 minutes of baking, stir in dried fruit and nuts. Cool and store in airtight containers at room temperature. Use within 4 weeks. Make about 9 cups.