Apricot Granola

If you like clumps in your granola, firmly compress the granola into the trays before you let it cool. Then, once it’s cool, you can break it up into clumps. Otherwise don't compress the granola.

7 cups rolled oats
2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅔ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1½ cups diced apricots

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two large baking trays with baking paper.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sugar, sunflower seeds and cinnamon. In a small saucepan, heat the oil and honey over medium heat until just simmering.

Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and thoroughly combine with your hands (careful it’s hot!) until everything is coated. Spread the mixture onto the prepared trays.

Bake for approximately 25 minutes, stirring every ten minutes to ensure even browning. Bake until golden brown. Stir in the apricots as soon as you remove the trays from the oven. Allow to cool completely on trays.