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Dried Fruit Granola

Prep Time:

45 Minutes

Cook Time:

35 - 37 Minutes

Serves:

9 1/2 Cups

Level:

Breakfast

About the Recipe
 

A tasty breakfast you can eat without worrying about the ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • â…“ cup maple syrup

  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats

  • 1 cup pecans, cashews or walnuts

  • 1 cup sliced almonds

  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest

  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ½ cup chopped dates

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

  2. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or 2 smaller pans)

  3. Place the butter and syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat

  4. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined.


  5. Meanwhile, in an extra-large bowl, stir together the oats; pecans, cashews or walnuts; almonds; sugar; orange zest; cinnamon; and nutmeg.

  6. Drizzle the butter mixture over the oat mixture, stirring well.

  7. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly in the pan.

  8. Bake 35-37 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

  9. When golden-brown, remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

  10. Meanwhile, stir together the dates, raisins and cranberries or cherries in a large mixing bowl.

  11. Break apart the cooled granola and stir together with the dried fruits.

  12. Store in airtight container.

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