The Perfect Granola

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2
   In a very large mixing bowl, Mix together the dry ingredients, set aside..
3. 3
   In a medium size saucepan over medium heat, add the wet ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir well.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. 6
   Add the wet mixture (while still warm!)
7. 7
   over the top of the dry mixture and stir well.
8. 8
   It will be very thick and hard to stir, but keep at it until everything is thoroughly combined.
9. 9
   Spread granola onto prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-37 minutes, until lightly golden.
10. 10
    Turn the oven off and open the door to the oven.
11. 11
    Let the granola cool in the oven for about 30 minutes or longer.
12. 12
    (I ran errands and just left it in the oven for a few hours.)
13. 13
    When granola is done cooling, break it into chunks and add the dried coconut, dried tropical fruit and dried pineapple.
14. 14
    Store in an airtight container.
15. 15
    I used Tupperware.