1/2 to 1 cup shredded coconut (optional, to taste)
1/2 cup packed dark OR light brown sugar
1/2 cup corn oil
1/2 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup raisins (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans, wheat germ, cinnamon and coconut, if desired, in a large bowl.
Mix brown sugar and oil in a medium bowl; stir in corn syrup, water and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread evenly in 2 greased 13 x 9-inch baking pans OR 1 very large shallow roasting pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until golden.
Stir in raisins if desired. Cool in pan on wire rack.
VARIATION: For Shredded Wheat Granola, substitute 3 cups shredded wheat cereal for the old fashioned oats.
About Corn Syrup
See why there’s no substituting Karo® Corn Syrups for treats with a delicate sweetness and smooth texture
Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans, wheat germ, cinnamon and coconut, if desired, in a large bowl.
Mix brown sugar and oil in a medium bowl; stir in corn syrup, water and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread evenly in 2 greased 13 x 9-inch baking pans OR 1 very large shallow roasting pan.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until golden.
Stir in raisins if desired. Cool in pan on wire rack.
VARIATION: For Shredded Wheat Granola, substitute 3 cups shredded wheat cereal for the old fashioned oats.