Crunchy Homemade Granola

4 c. rolled oats
1 c. wheat germ
1 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. salt
1/3 c. canola oil
1/3 c. honey
1/3 c. water
6 oz. dried cranberries (or raisins, papaya or pineapple)

Heat oven to 300'. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, honey and water. Toss the mixture until the ingredients are well combined, then spread it evenly on a cookie sheet.

Bake the granola for 40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking. Let it cool completely, then stir in the cranberries or dried fruit. Makes about 7 cups.