Crunchy Granola

After making numerous test batches of granola, this hit the mark.  It's a basic recipe that can be altered depending on your available ingredients, but I have found that the more nuts and seeds you put in all the better.  For the crunch factor, make sure to stir the mixture once while baking, but after you take it out of the oven let it cool completely without stirring it.  It will have break into nice big chunks of granola.

BIG BATCH GRANOLA!!

24 c. oatmeal

1 1/2 c. pecans

1 1/2 c. walnuts

1 pkg coconut

4 c. sunflower seeds

3 c. butter

1/2 c. oil

3 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. corn syrup

2 T. cinnamon

2 T. vanilla

2 c. raisins and/or craisins

Heat butter, oil, sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon and vanilla in pan until melted and bubbly.  Pour over dry ingredients and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, stirring once.  Let cool and toss in raisins before storing.