Pumpkin Granola

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   1. Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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   2. In a large bowl, combine oats, spices, and salt. Mix well.

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   3. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

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   4. Pour wet ingredients into oat mixture and stir until the oats are evenly coated. They will be moist.

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   5. Evenly spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

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   6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and stir.

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   7. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or granola looks toasty. Mixture will still look slightly damp. Take out a little and let it cool to see if it crisps up.

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   8. If it does, remove from the oven and stir in dried cranberries and pepitas.

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   9. If you like your granola in clusters, press the granola together as if you're making a rice crispy treat.

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    10. Let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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