Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Place oven rack to center position.
  3. Lightly oil two large baking sheets.
  4. In a large bowl stir together oats with nuts, seeds and spices.
  5. In a small bowl stir together the warm water with maple syrup and vanilla.
  6. Slowly pour the syrup mixture over the nut mixture; stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
  7. Spread out on the greased baking sheet/s.
  8. Bake (center oven rack) for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning, until granola is crumbly and golden.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the raisins and apricots.
  10. When the mixture is cool, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for 1 month.
  11. Delicious!