Butter Pecan Granola

This small batch Butter Pecan Granola perfectly sweet, crunchy and full of flavor.  It can be ready in minutes and oh so good!!  

INGREDIENTS

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1 cup Pearson Farm Large Chopped Pecans

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)

In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, Pearson Farm Large Chopped Pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

In a small pot on a medium heat, melt the butter.  Stir in the maple syrup and the salt.  Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the butter/syrup mixture over the oats/nuts mixture and stir until well blended.

Pour onto a large baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes.  Stir every 10 minutes to achieve an even color.  

Remove from the oven, stir in the dried cranberries, cool and transfer to a large bowl or jar for storage.