Chef John's Granola

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups chopped almonds
• 0.5 cups raw pumpkin seeds
• 0.33 cups shredded coconut
• 0.5 cups dried currants

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even layer.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven, lightly stirring every 10 to 15 minutes with the tines of a fork, until evenly toasted and golden brown, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven. Transfer hot granola into a large bowl and mix in currants. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.