Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Ina medium-sized bowl, combine the rolled oats and walnuts. Set aside.

Step 3

Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, stir together applesauce, maple syrup, light brown sugar, caramel syrup, and butter. Bring the entire mixture to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and whisk in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until combined.

Step 4

Pour mixture over the rolled oats and walnuts. Stir to combine and coat everything.

Step 5

Spread the granola over the sheet pan and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Stir the granola halfway through the baking process.

Step 6

Let the granola cool completely before breaking it apart and mix in the dried apples and cranberries.