Maple-Almond Granola with Dried Berries Recipe

Maple-Almond Granola with Dried Berries Recipe

  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups slivered almonds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups dried blueberries or cranberries (about 6 ounces)
  1. Arrange 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 300°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Toss oats, almonds, and cinnamon in large bowl. Whisk oil, maple syrup, 1/2 cup hot water, both extracts, and sea salt in medium bowl. Drizzle over dry ingredients; toss to coat. Divide mixture between sheets, spreading in even layer.
  2. Bake granola 20 minutes. Stir granola; reverse sheets and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Transfer granola on sheets to racks. Sprinkle dried fruit over and cool completely, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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