Instructions: Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large shallow ovenproof tin (I use my old roasting tin). Mix the water and vanilla essence and pour over the dry stuff. Stir so that everything is moistened. Bake at 120C(250F) for several hours, stirring well every half hour to break up clumps, until dry and slightly crispy. Cool down in the oven, then mix in dried fruit of your choice. Store in an airtight container.

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