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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix oats and nuts together in a large bowl, set aside.
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2. In a microwave safe container mix oil, honey, vanilla and salt. Mix with a fork or whisk and warm up in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds. When you take it out, either whisk it very well or take an immersion blender and emulsify the mixture.
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3. Immediately pour the liquid over the oat mixture and stir to coat well.
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4. Spread your granola out onto two cookie sheets and place in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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5. Remove, stir (I usually scoop everything back into the large bowl to stir it, then pour it back onto the cookie sheets). Return to oven for 10 minutes longer. Keep an eye on it, you'll want it to start to toast a bit and the sugars will caramelize on the granola.
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6. Remove again, stir, add your dried fruit, stir some more and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes.
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7. That should be adequate to get everything toasted.
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If your cookie sheets are larger than mine and the granola was spread thinner, it may take a little less time.
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So, just keep an eye on it the last time in the oven or so.
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8. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Then hide it from the kids and husband.
