Homemade Granola

from Aunt Susan, who is a prettier and much more classy version of Martha Stewart.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees

In a very large bowl combine the following:

8 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 lb. shredded coconut

1 cup sesame seeds

1/4 to 1/2 cup flax seeds

5 cups chopped almonds or pecans

Set aside

Over medium heat, warm and stir until dissolved:

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 1/2 cups canola or vegetable oil

1/2 cup real maple syrup

1/2 cup peanut butter

Pour sauce over oat mixture. Stir to coat. Spread mixture on two or more cookie sheets. Toast in oven 20 to 30 minutes, checking frequently and turning over/stirring occasionally for even browning.

Let granola cool.

Optional additions: You can add chopped dried fruit -- I've tried dried blueberries. Delish.