The most addictive Granola!!!

I love Granola and hate the ones we get in the store! I set about attempting to make my own, and this is the best version I have had so far!

Rolled Oats (NOT instant/quick cooking) : 3 cups [I used Scott's Porage]
Chopped Almonds: 1/2 cup
Chopped Hazelnuts: 1/3 cup
Cinnamon Powder: 1/2 tsp
Almond Essence: 1/2 tsp
Vanilla Extract: 1/2 tsp
Oil: 1/4 cup
Maple Syrup: 1/3 Cup (get good quality American ones if you can!)
Brown Sugar : 1/4 - 1/2 cup (depending on sweetness required.)
Coconut: 2-3 tablespoons (optional)
Raisins/Cranberries/Dried Cherries/Dates: Any mix of your choice: 1/2 cup (optional) save it for the last

-Pre-heat your oven to 165
-Grease and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
-In a big bowl, mix all the dry ingredients except the dried fruits.
-In a saucepan, mix the maplesyrup, sugar, oil and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Takes about 3 mins.
-Mix this liquid with the oat mixture and stir well to combine.
-The mix will be clumpy and heavy. This is how we want it.
-Stir to coat the oats evenly.
-Spread this onto the baking sheet and level it.
-Bake it for 30-35 mins, stirring and mixing every 5-10 minutes.
-at about 25 minutes, add the dried fruit (if using) and bake.
-Cool, store in an airtight can and it lasts for upto a month!