Fruit-And-Nut-Packed Granola

Fruit-And-Nut-Packed Granola


1 stick unsalted butter


1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3 3/4 cups rolled oats

3 ounces finely grated unsweetened coconut

3 ounces raw cashews

3 ounces pecans

3 ounces shelled raw pistachios

3 ounces slivered almonds

1 cup fresh orange juice

10 ounces mixed dried fruit -- such as cranberries, golden

raisins, cherries and chopped apple slices (2 cups)



Preheat the oven to 275�. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment

paper. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, honey,

cinnamon, vanilla and salt and bring to a simmer, stirring until the brown

sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.



In a very large bowl, toss the oats with the coconut, cashews, pecans,

pistachios and almonds. Add the warm brown sugar mixture and stir to coat

thoroughly. Spread the granola on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and

15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.



Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, pour the orange juice over the dried fruit and

let stand until plumped, about 1 hour. Drain the dried fruit, pressing to

extract the liquid; discard the liquid. Stir the fruit into the granola and

bake for 5 minutes. Let cool completely; the granola will crisp as it cools.



MAKE AHEAD: The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2

weeks. Recrisp in a 275� oven for 15 minutes if necessary.