Granola

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups oats
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup wheat germ (if desired)
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a 15 x 10-inch baking pan, combine all ingredients except fruit; mix well, spreading evenly.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after 10 minutes.
4. Cool completely.
5. Stir in fruit.