Apple walnut granola

This is a variation of the almond granola. You could also add some almonds or cashews to this mix & it tastes fantastic.

1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 cups raw walnuts
2 cups dried apples, chopped

Adjust oven rack to upper middle position & heat oven to 325 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice & nutmeg in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Fold in oats & walnuts until thoroughly coated.
Transfer oat mix to prepared baking sheet & spread across sheet into thin, even layer. Compress oat mix until it is very compact.
Bake until lightly browned, 30-35 minutes, rotating pan once about 1/2 way through baking. Remove granola from oven & cool on wire rack to room temperature, about an hour. Break cooled granola into pieces of desired size. Stir in dried apples. Granola can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.