Granola...

I'm slow with this request from quite a few people.  It took a phone call from my mom to light a fire under me!  We sure love this Granola recipe and it is the perfect thing to take along on summer outings, camping or impromptu road trips! Enjoy!

Granola
Combine the following (except vanilla) and boil for one minute. Stir in vanilla.
1 1/2 cups brown sugar 
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla

Combine the following in a large mixing bowl:
6 cups rolled oats (not the quick kind)
2-3 cups of assorted nuts (whole or chopped)
(almonds, cashew, sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups coconut

Pour the hot liquid over the dry ingredients and stir to coat well.
Spread onto two cookie sheets.  (If you have silpat liners they work really well
with this recipe and the clean up is a snap!) No need to grease the plain pan.

Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.  I bake two pans at once and stir and swap racks with
them at the 15 minute mark.  The Granola will not feel crunchy after thirty minutes
but it will harden up as it cools.  You want to see it turning a golden brown around the edges
after 15 minutes.  This is when I stir it up and switch places.  Don't over bake!!

Store in a covered container for 2 weeks.  But it rarely lasts that long!

You can also stir in dried fruit or raisins after baking.