Granola

My family LOVES this stuff. It only lasts about two days when I make it. You can add whatever dried fruit or nuts you like to make it your own. Raisins and almonds are our favorite. Oh, and I have added a couple of cups of Rice Crispies for an added crunch. Have fun with this one!

1 1/2 cubes margarine or butter

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup water

8 cups oatmeal

Dried fruit and/or nuts, optional

Boil together first five ingredients. Stir together with oatmeal, and dried fruit/nuts. Spread on 2 cookie sheets. Bake for one hour at 200 degrees. Switch cookie sheets and bake for another hour. This makes a chewy granola. If you like it crunchier, bake for another 30 minutes to an hour.