Gourmet Granola
From CHAMBERED NAUTILUS BED AND BREAKFAST INN
6 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup sesame seeds 3/4 cup sunflower seeds, raw 1 cup dried coconut 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup light oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup molasses 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In separate pan, oven roast the oats, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds until lightly toasted (about 15-20 minutes); cool. In a large bowl, combine all toasted ingredients with coconut, date and raisins. Set aside. Combine oil, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until well-combined and warm to the touch. (Do not boil!) Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture and mix well. Turn out and flatten onto a greased cookie sheet pan and roast at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, stirring every ten minutes. Remove from oven, cool and store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place. Makes about 1 gallon of granola, or 36 1/3 cup servings. |
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