It's like candy.

We have two pecan trees in our front yard that went crazy this year. We have pecans coming out of our ears. I spent about an hour the other day shelling some, and I didn't even make a dent in our supply. But I had shelled just enough for a batch of granola. Yum. I love granola. The recipe I use comes from my mom's friend, Ann. I don't think she'd mind if I shared it with you.

Ann H*'s Cottage Granola

4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup canola oil
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 small pkg craisens (optional)

Mix all of the ingredients except craisens and spread on a baking sheet or two. Bake at 300 degrees, for about 40 to 50 minutes, checking and stirring every 20 minutes or so. I like my granola slightly well done, so I bake it for about 50 minutes. Cool completely. Add craisens. Try not to eat it all at once. Store in an airtight container.