Granola with Sunflower & Flax Seeds

Steps

1. Combine oats, seeds, and nuts (optional) into a large bowl.
2. Mix brown sugar, apple juice, vegetable oil, honey, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a stock pot. Stir well. Heat on medium for 4 minutes until ingredients are dissolved. Do not boil.
3. Add this mixture to the oats and seeds. Toss evenly to coat
4. Spread mixture on a sheet pan and bake at 250 degrees for 11⁄4 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. If using a convection oven, bake at 200 degrees.
5. Remove granola from the oven and allow to cool.
6. Mix in raisins or other dried fruit.