Granola Revisited: Perfected Recipe

I've been consistently testing and tweaking my granola recipe. I think that I've FINALLY, got the perfect mix, and consistency down pat. If you've tried the last recipe, you've got to give this one a go. For a comfort-food feel, enjoy this granola mixed with some almond milk. DE-lish.Ingredients:

• 1 c. water
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. butter
• 1 Tbs. honey
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 c. oats
• 1 c. nuts
• 1/2 c. pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 c. coconut flakes
• 1/4 c. sunflower seeds
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 c. dried fruit

Method:First, make a simple syrup from the water and brown sugar: In a small sauce pan, heat 1 c. water, add 1 c. sugar and stir until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute, and then remove from heat. Set aside to cool.Melt the butter and honey together, and stir in vanilla. Add this mixture to the simple syrup.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix all of the dried ingredients together EXCEPT for the dried fruit (I used dried cranberries in this version, you can use any dried fruit that you like!). Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Pour the syrup mixture over the ingredients, and mix together thoroughly so that all the goodies are covered.Coat 2 baking sheets with pan spray. Spread the granola mixture onto the trays, and then bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately add the dried fruit to the baked granola mix. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes in order for the mix to set before storing away.