Preheat oven to 325 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use cast iron.
Mix all the dry ingredients except the fruit, nuts, and coconut in a large bowl and toss.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and stir.
Toss the wet and dry ingredients until everything’s damp, keeping the coconut, fruit, and nuts set aside.
Spread the mixture evenly on the pan and bake about 15 minutes till lightly toasted.
Stir in the nuts and coconut and bake another 10 minutes, tossing and clumping occasionally.
Add the dried fruit at the end when the granola’s still warm but almost cool.
Let it cool completely for many hours then store in a tightly sealed container. It should keep for several weeks, even longer in the fridge, or you can freeze it.
Additions like carob chips and cacao nibs that melt under heat should be added when cooled.