How to Make Pumpkin Pie Granola

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a very large mixing bowl, combine the oats, raisins, Craisins, and pecans.
  10 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats, 1 Cup Raisins, 1 Cup Craisins, 1 Cup Pecans
• In a separate large bowl or container, melt the butter. Add the maple syrup, salt, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree. Stir until everything is well combined.
  1 ½ Cups Butter, 1 ½ Cups Pure Maple Syrup, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 2 ½ Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice, 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract, 1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar, 15 Ounces Pumpkin Puree
• Pour the pumpkin mixture over the oats. Stir well, making sure all of the oats are coated.
• Divide the mixture between two large sheet pans, spreading it into an even layer.
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time.
• The granola is ready when the edges and tops are golden brown.
• Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. The granola will become firmer as it cools.
• Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cool, break the granola into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight containers or freezer-safe bags.