Maple-Pecan Granola

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F Combine the oats, pecans, seeds, syrup, and oil in a large bowl until well blended.
2. 2
   Spread in an even layer in a large roasting pan and place in oven.
3. 3
   Use a large spatula to turn and stir the granola every 5 minutes to ensure even browning and to prevent the edges from burning.
4. 4
   Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, cover a square of your counter (about twice the size of the roasting pan) with aluminum foil.
6. 6
   Remove the granola from the oven and carefully scoop the mixture onto the foil.
7. 7
   Let cool completely, then break into chunks of desired size.
8. 8
   Store two to three weeks in an airtight container.
9. 9
   (Makes about 10 cups, or about 20 servings).
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    VARIATIONS:.
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    If you can't find toasted sesame seeds in the Asian food section of your grocery story, regular white sesame seeds are fine.