Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and cayenne. If coconut oil is solid, microwave on high in 20 second bursts to melt coconut oil. Stir mixture together well.
Chop nuts roughly and toss with rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour syrup mixture over the oats and stir to combine completely.
Spread granola out on a large baking sheet. Bake granola at 300 degrees F. for 35-45 minutes, stirring it every 15 minutes or so to ensure it’s cooking evenly and not burning.
When granola is baked, it should be mostly dry and browned slightly. Then add dried apples and let it cool completely.
Stir granola in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks. Serve with milk or yogurt and fruit!