Pressing the granola down after baking and allowing it to cool completely helps it to form clusters. I didn't add any dried fruit to this recipe, but I think chopped dried apples would be especially nice. Or, take it in another direction with mini chocolate chips.
Servings8
AuthorTurnip the Oven
Ingredients
3cupsrolled oats
1cupslivered almonds
1cupshredded sweetened coconut
1heaping teaspoon flaky sea salt
1/4cupcoconut oilor vegetable oil
1/2cupcaramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, coconut, and salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the oil and caramel sauce, whisking, until smooth. Pour the sauce over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press the granola down firmly into a compact, single layer. Allow it to cool completely. Break the granola into chunks and transfer to an airtight container. The granola will keep for about 1 month.