Maple & Cinnamon Spelt Granola ~ for Type Os

Maple & Cinnamon Spelt Granola ~ Type O

Rolled spelt can be used in recipes where you would typically use rolled oats.
Preparation time: 10 min.  ~  Cooking time: 40 min.
Makes about 5 cups

1 1/2 cups rolled spelt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1/3 cup black walnuts, chopped (or some other type-o allowed seeds or nuts)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as canola)
2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as currants & cranberries)

1 Preheat the oven to 300°F. Put the rolled spelt, oats, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer to a large baking sheet with sides and spread out evenly.

2 Put the maple syrup, sugar and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the vanilla. Pour the hot syrup over the spelt mixture and stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

3 Bake the granola, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even browning, for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven, add the dried fruit and stir to combine.
Set aside to cool completely.

Tips:
It is important to stir the granola every 10 minutes or it will brown unevenly and burn. Cooking it slowly at a low temperature makes it crisp and golden without requiring too much oil or sugar.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Recipe courtesy of:  http://www.cravebyrandomhouse.ca/2013/01/10/maple-cinnamon-spelt-granola/