Ingredients
2cupsold-fashioned oats
1cupsliced almonds
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2cuppure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1tablespoonunsalted butter, melted
1teaspoonhazelnut or grapeseed oil
1/4cupdried cranberries
1/4cupgolden raisins
1/3cupcandied orange peel, sliced into long, thin strips
ingredient info
Candied orange peel can be found seasonally at most supermarkets and purchased year-round at specialty foods stores
Preparation
Preheat oven to 300°. Spread oats on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl; add almonds and let cool slightly. Coat same baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk maple syrup, butter, and hazelnut oil in a small bowl to blend. Pour syrup mixture over oats; stir thoroughly to coat. Spread mixture on prepared sheet.
Bake granola, stirring occasionally, until the oats are light golden, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and raisins; bake for 10 minutes longer. Remove granola from oven and let cool slightly. Stir in the orange peel. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. DO AHEAD: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
