My original granola recipe. Delicious, crunchy, wholesome goodness.
Place wet ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved and mixture is just about to boil.
Stir dry ingredients (except dried fruit) together in a large bowl. Pour warm wet mixture over the dry, and stir well to combine.
Divide the granola between two large baking sheets (lined with parchment, if desired). Put two oven racks in the middle of your oven, and bake the granola for 35 minutes on convection, stirring halfway through. If you don't have a convection oven, just rotate the pans (top to bottom) at the halfway point.
After stirring, sprinkle two cups of dried fruit over the granola (one cup per sheet). Bake for 10 - 12 more minutes. This brief baking period is just enough to dry the fruit slightly (so the granola doesn't get sticky in storage), without burning it.
Remove granola from oven, stir, and leave to cool. Store in an airtight container.