Granola Recipe

I have been wanting to make granola for awhile but just haven't gotten around to it. I was watching a Food Network show, Mexican Made Easy, and she was making a granola her Mom used to make. It looked easy and good so I decided to give it a try. I was happy with the results and it was very easy to make. I have even caught Chris munching on it, so I know it's good since he doesn't really like granola ;) I will make notes as to what I am planning on changing/trying next time. I think if you followed the recipe though you would be happy!

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries (next time I am going to try raisins or dried apricots)
1 cup sliced almonds (I used a small pkg ea. of almonds & pecan pieces, will use more nuts next time)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar (will try using less next time)
1/4 cup honey, plus more for serving (will try using less next time)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.


Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix the oats, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.

Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Add the vanilla and stir. Remove from the heat.

Pour the butter over the oats, mixing until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and, using a spatula, press the oats evenly into the pan.

Bake until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Using the foil as aid, lift out of the pan and place on a work surface. Crumble into pieces.