Granola with coconut and dried cherries

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried coconut meat, chopped into pieces
• 1 cup unsalted pistachios
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp coarse salt (or 1.5 tsp fine salt)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup dried pitted cherries

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and salt. Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and olive oil in a saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the nut mixture and stir.
2. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheets and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with the dried cherries. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.