Sleepy Seeded Apricot-Pistachio Granola

Warming sesame seeds and spices in olive oil before mixing draws the natural oils in those ingredients out, resulting in a more fragrant and flavorful granola. Set a timer, stay in the kitchen, and keep an eye on the oven while this cereal bakes—depending on the heft of your baking sheet, granola can go from undercooked to burned very quickly. Stirring the oat mixture into the fruit and nuts helps the garnishes to cling to the still-sticky granola and prevents larger chunks from sinking to the bottom of the mix.