4 c. old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 c. sliced almonds (I used pecans)
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. honey
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. raisins or dried cranberries (or a combination of each)
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a bowl mix the oats, nuts, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. In a saucepan, warm the oil and honey. Whisk in vanilla.
Carefully pour the liquid over the oat mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon. Spread granola on a 15 x 10" baking pan.
Bake 30 minutes or until golden, stirring carefully every 10 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack to cool completely. Stir in dried fruit. Seal granola in air-tight container or self-sealing plastic bag. Store at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
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