FALL GRANOLA...

I made  my summer granola  in early July before we went on vacation. I used the last scoop in my oatmeal this morning which means it was time to make fall granola. The base is the same the ad ins are a little different. I sweetened my summer granola with honey and this fall version with maple syrup.

4 cups old fashioned oatmeal

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

2tbs sesame seeds

2tbs sunflower seeds

1/2 cup coconut

mix in a large bowl

in a 2 cup measuring cup mix 

2/3 cup canola oil

1/2cup maple syrup

1/4 cup apple cider

mix the wet ingredients well and then mix into the bowl of dry ingredients 

mix very well so that all is coated and slightly damp.

Pour onto a large sheet pan (lined with a silicone bakers mat or nonstick foil)

Bake at 325 for about 1hour  turning every 15 minutes.  It is very important to keep turning the granola from the center to the edges so as not to burn the edges.

while this is cooking mix

 1cup craisins 

1 cup small diced dried apples

1/2 cup brown sugar

when the granola  comes out of the oven sprinkle the fruit and sugar combo onto the granola before it cools

so the sugar melts and the fruit will soften a little and then cool  completely before storing in a jar with a tight seal.

My house smells wonderful...........