Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment or Silpat.
In a large bowl, stir together oats, walnuts, coconut, wheat germ, ground flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In separate small bowl, stir together brown sugar, canola oil, honey and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
Spread granola in an even layer over the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and then bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer until golden brown and dry.
Let cool completely. Stir in dried apples. Store in airtight container.
Notes
Instead of walnuts, you can substitute pecans, sliced almonds, or raw sunflower seeds.
If desired, instead of using both wheat germ and ground flax seed, you can use one or the other (¼ cup).
A tablespoon of apple pie spice blend can be substituted for the cinnamon and ginger.