Easy Fruit and Nut Granola

Name: Easy Fruit and Nut Granola
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H40M0.000S
Yield: Makes 10 cups
Ingredients: 12 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats; 12 ounces raw nuts, such as blanched almonds and walnuts; 1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 teaspoons table salt; 1 cup dried fruit, such as golden raisins and cherries

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 40 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: Makes 10 cups

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 40 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 10 min

Yield: Makes 10 cups

Ingredients

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12 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats

12 ounces raw nuts, such as blanched almonds and walnuts

1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 to 2 teaspoons table salt

1 cup dried fruit, such as golden raisins and cherries

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the oats and nuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins and cherries. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.