Spiced Baked Muesli

Instructions

• 1
  Grease a shallow baking tray with a little oil and start preheating the oven to 160 degrees.
• 2
  In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients except for the cranberries. Add the applesauce, honey, the rest of the oil, and mix everything thoroughly with a large spoon or spatula. Instead of upward movements, use spreading pressures against the bottom and sides of the bowl.
• 3
  Spread the sticky mixture in a thin layer on the tray and place it in the oven. If you have a fan oven, turn it on and reduce the temperature to 150 degrees. Bake for a total of 30-35 minutes. Halfway through baking, start stirring the muesli every 5 minutes. After half an hour, once the muesli turns golden and is no longer partially sticky, take a small sample and let it cool. If it is crunchy and crumbles well after cooling, it is done. Be careful, the line between well-baked and burnt muesli is very fine, so be quick and vigilant towards the end of baking.
• 4
  Let the muesli cool completely and mix with the cranberries. Immediately transfer to an airtight jar or box, otherwise it will gradually become moist, lose its crunchiness, and spoil.