Maple Granola

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. In a small saucepan , combine the oil and syrup and heat, stirring, over low heat. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract . In a large bowl, toss together the wheat germ, sesame seeds, coconut , oats, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and almonds. Add the syrup mixture and stir to coat evenly. Spread the granola mixture out on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about an 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally while baking so it toasts evenly. Transfer the warm toasted granola to a large bowl and stir in the dried fruits and let cool. Store in a tightly sealed container a room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.