Honey-Almond Granola With Cranberries

Add this granola to Berry and Pear Breakfast Parfaits. Or put some in an airtight glass jar and add a ribbon for an easy, instant gift.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 6 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups  slivered almonds
• 1 1⁄2 cups  sliced almonds
• 3⁄4 cup orange blossom honey
• 3⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried cranberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F Combine the oats, almonds, honey and oil in a large bowl until well blended. Spread in an even layer in a large roasting pan and place in oven. Using a large spatula, turn and stir the granola every 5 minutes to ensure even browning and to prevent the edges from burning. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cover a square of your counter (about twice the size of the roasting pan) with aluminum foil. Remove the granola from the oven, stir in the dried cranberries, and carefully scoop the mixture onto the foil. Let cool completely, then break into chunks of desired size. Store two to three weeks in an airtight container.
3. Makes about 10 cups, or about 20 servings.
4. VARIATIONS:
5. Not only is this delicious for breakfast, but you can also try it sprinkled over ice cream for dessert.