Red Currant Bakery

The Mix
0 Preheat the oven to 300 F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
2 Roughly chop the whole almonds and add them into a large heat safe mixing bowl along with the sliced almonds.
3 Then add in the oats, coconut flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4 In a small sauce pot add in the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, brown sugar, and apple sauce. Place over medium low heat, stirring regularly until it just starts to bubble.
5 Allow the mixture to bubble on low for 3-4 minutes.
6 Pour the hot liquid over the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until completely combined.
7 Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
8 Pour the mixed granola onto the lined baking sheet and smoosh it into an even layer all connected. It should be about half an inch thick.
Bake
10 Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
11 After the 15 minutes have passed, take the pan out of the oven and use a spatula to flip and toss the granola, then smoosh it back into an even layer.
12 Place the pan back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes. Repeat the flipping, tossing, and smooshing once more and bake for another 15 minutes.
13 If adding, chop the dried apricots during the final bake.
14 The granola should look just slightly darker than when you put it in. Be careful not to over bake as it will taste burnt quickly.
15 Take the pan out of the oven and place on a metal cooling rack. If you want to add dried apricots or other dried fruit, now is the time to sprinkle it on top. Leave it to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
16 Once cooled, use your hands to break the granola up into clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.