Mixed Fruit and Nut Granola

Makes about 12 cups

6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola or safflower oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups mixed dried fruit

Preheat the oven to 275F degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and bring to a simmer, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, toss together the oats, coconut, cashews, pecans, pistachios, and almonds. Add the warm brown sugar mixture and stir to coat thoroughly. Spread the granola onto the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.

While the granola bakes, pour the orange juice over the fruit in a medium bowl and let stand until plumped, about 1 hour.

Drain the dried fruit, pressing to extract the liquid, and discard the liquid. Stir the fruit into the granola and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool completely. The granola will crisp as it cools.