Granola with Dried Fruit (sandra)

2 1/2 c large flake rolled oats
1/2 c walnuts
1/2 c pumpkin seeds
3/4 c large flake coconut
1/4 c flaxseed
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c dried currants (or whatever dried fruit you like, cherries/apricots etc)
1/4 honey
1 Tbsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 325F. Combine oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon in large mixing bowl. Bring applesauce, dried fruits, honey and oil to a simmer in a pot on the stove. Simmer 10 min until fruit softens up. Pour over oat mixture and spread onto large cookie sheet. Bake approx 35 min, stirring occasionally. Let cool and then store in an airtight container for up to a month. (this recipe is adapted from a PC cooking school recipe).