Pumpkin Spice Granola

1 cup demerara sugar
1/2 cup canola/olive/coconut oil
3 cups old fashioned oats (the thick ones)
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
As many nuts as you want (I use almonds and pecans).
Dried fruit (I use craisins)

Dissolve the sugar in 2-4 Tbs of water on a low flame. When the sugar is dissolved remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
While you're waiting for the sugar syrup to cool, combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Pour the sugar syrup and oil over the dry ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and  bake at 300 degrees F/150 degrees C for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and well roasted.
If you decide to add craisins or other dried fruit, I recommend tossing it in after the granola has cooled down a bit.

This granola is DELICIOUS and smells AMAZING while its baking. The beauty of granola is that it's easy to personalize, you can add pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, coconut flakes or whatever else makes you feel healthy.....