Maple Granola

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King arthur flour recipe.

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Steps

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In a very large bowl , combine the oats , coconut , wheat germ , nuts , and seeds.

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Mix well.

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In a separate bowl , whisk together the oil , salt , maple syrup , and vanilla.

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Pour over the dry mixture in the bowl , stirring and tossing till everything is very well combined.

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A spoonula or large stirring spoon work well here.

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Spread granola on a couple of large lightly greased baking sheets.

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A half-sheet pan is ideal.

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Bake in a preheated 250f oven for 2 hours , stirring the mixture with a heatproof spatula , spoonula , or turner every 15 minutes or so.

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You want to bring the granola at the edge in towards the middle , so it all browns evenly.

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When the granola is a light golden brown , remove it from the oven and cool completely on the pans.

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Transfer the granola to a large bowl , and mix in the raisins and any additional dried fruit desireddates , figs , currants , cranberries , cherries , apricots , blueberries , etc.

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Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature for .

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Ingredients

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rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, wheat germ, sliced almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, vegetable oil, salt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, raisins, dried fruit