SAMUEL'S GRANOLA

Place the following ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly:

          7 cups rolled oats

          1 cup brown cane sugar (unpacked or 1/2 c. of other sweetener)

          1 cup slivered or chopped almonds

          1 cup water

          1/2 cup olive oil

          1/2 teaspoon salt

          1 cup shredded or chipped coconut (unsweetened, without additives) Don't add until the last 1/2 -1 hour of baking.

 Bake at 225-275 degrees for 2-3 hours or until golden. Every oven is different at these lower temperatures.  It will take several batches to learn exactly how long to bake the granola.  Just watch it carefully and stir it often until it is just barely turning golden brown.  Allow it to cool before putting it in a bag or container.  Store in a cool dry place.