Cranberry Granola

1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 cups oats
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup currants or golden raisins
1 cup dried cranberries

Place oven racks in the two center positions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 jelly roll pans with cooking oil. Set aside.In medium bowl, combine oil, syrup, and brown sugar. Microwave uncovered for 3 minutes or until sugar starts to melt. Remove from microwave and whisk until any lumps disappear.In large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Toss to mix well. Pour syrup mixture over dry mixture and stir until well mixed. Spread evenly onto jellyroll pans.Place both pans in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove pans from oven, stir granola, then place back in the oven, rotating to the opposite rack. Bake for 8 minutes more before removing from oven. Cool to room temperature. Stir again. Store in airtight container up to one month. Makes about 4 quarts.