How to Make Pumpkin Pie Granola

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the old-fashioned oats, raisins, Craisins, and pecans. Stir to combine and set aside.
  10 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats, 1 Cup Raisins, 1 Cup Craisins, 1 Cup Pecans
• Make the Pumpkin Mixture. Melt the butter in a large bowl or container.
  1 ½ Cups Butter
• Add the maple syrup, salt, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree to the melted butter. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
  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
• Coat the Oats. Pour the pumpkin and butter mixture over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all of the oats are evenly coated. Take your time with this step so there aren't dry pockets of oats left in the bottom of the bowl.
• Bake. Divide the granola mixture evenly between two large sheet pans. Spread it into an even layer.
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the baking time.
• The granola is finished when the edges and tops are golden brown.
• Keep in mind that the granola will continue to firm up as it cools, so don't worry if it doesn't seem completely crisp while it is still warm.
• Cool Completely. Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring it to airtight containers.
• Once cooled, break the granola into bite-size pieces. Store at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.