Cranky's Granola

This is the granola recipe we used at my restaurant. It was a huge hit and very versatile - by changing the combinations of fruits and nuts we could have two or three variations on the same recipe on display at once. The yield is substantial so plan in advance for storage!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs rolled oats (6 cups)
• 8  ounces  slivered almonds (2 cups)
• 4 1⁄2 ounces  pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds - 1/2 cup)
• 4  ounces flax seeds (1/2 cup)
• 5 1⁄2 ounces sunflower seeds (shelled, 1 cup)
• 6 1⁄2 ounces coconut, flaked (1 1/2 cup)
• 8  ounces brown sugar (1/2 cup plus 4 Tbs packed)
• 1⁄2 cup honey (or real maple syrup)
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, kosher
• 1  cup  dried fruit

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Combine all ingredients except the fruit in a large bowl and combine thoroughly. Sprinkle mixture onto two greased cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool in pan and add dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.