Crunchy Granola

by mis1223

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Enriched with nutrients and vital minerals, the crispy Crunchy Granola can be made and then stood in air tight container for days. A healthy and tasty snack or tiffin option for children and adults alike.

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
8 cups quick cooking rolled oats
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (akhrot) or almond (badam) slivers

Method

Preheat oven to 275 degrees f.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and reserve.
Combine brown sugar and water in a 4-cup microwave proof glass measuring cup or bowl.
Place in microwave on high for 5 minutes and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from microwave, add vanilla extract and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar syrup mixture. stir until thoroughly mixed.
Spread the granola onto cookie sheets and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and crunchy.
When the mixture comes out of the oven, it is still very pliable.