Preheat oven to 275°F

Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper

Combine brown sugar and water.

Place in microwave on high for 5 min until sugar is completely dissolved.

remove and add vanilla and salt.

Combine oats, nuts and brown sugar mixture.

Spread granola onto cookie sheets.

Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden and crunchy.

Add dry fruit once it of the oven.