Fruit-and-Nut-Packed Granola

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 275.
2. 2
   Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   Let cool slightly.
5. 5
   In a very large bowl, toss the oats with the coconut, cashews, pecans, pistachios and almonds.
6. 6
   Add the warm brown sugar mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
7. 7
   Spread the granola on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, pour the orange juice over the dried fruit and let stand until plumped, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Drain the dried fruit, pressing to extract the liquid; discard the liquid.
10. 10
    Stir the fruit into the granola and bake for 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Let cool completely; the granola will crisp as it cools.