Granola

1/2 c butter
1 c maple syrup (I used 1/2 real maple and 1/2 honey, plus a little extra)
1 1/2 t vanilla
9 c rolled oats

Optional:
nuts, coconut, raisins, craisins, or other dried fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg or other spices.
We used walnuts and pecans, plus craisins.

Heat oven to 275.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Don't add fruits until almost cooled.
Enjoy!