CI'S CLASSIC GRANOLA

CLASSIC GRANOLA

Makes 7-8 cups.   Published July 1, 1994.  

1	cup walnuts , broken into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces
3	cups rolled oats
1/2	cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2	cup blanched almonds , halved
1/4	cup sesame seeds
1/4	cup sunflower seeds
1/4	cup maple syrup
1/4	cup honey
1/3	cup canola oil
1	cup raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix first 6 ingredients together in large bowl.
2. 2. Heat maple syrup and honey together with oil in small saucepan, whisking occasionally until warm. Pour mixture over dry ingredients; stir with spatula until mixture is thoroughly coated. Turn mixture onto an 11-by-7-inch jelly roll pan, spreading mixture in an even layer.
3. 3. Bake, stirring and respreading mixture into an even layer every 5 minutes, until granola is light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Immediately turn granola onto another jelly roll pan to stop cooking process. Stir in raisins, then spread granola evely in pan; set on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Loosen dried granola with a spatula; store in airtight container.

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