Vanilla Nut Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups oats
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Set rack to middle position and preheat oven to 300°F.

2. 2

   Lightly spray large baking sheet.

3. 3

   Mix first five ingredients.

4. 4

   Over medium heat, combine butter, apple sauce and maple syrup and bring to simmer.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Pour over dry mixture, toss well with hands until thoroughly mixed.

7. 7

   Spread on prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 25 minutes, rotating pan after 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer sheet to cooling rack and cool completely before breaking into small pieces.

10. 10

    Store in airtight container at room temperature.