Maple Granola

Maple pecan granola in a jar on a cookie sheet.

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This easy maple granola recipe combines brown butter, maple syrup, pecans, and warm spices for a crunchy homemade breakfast or snack.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (about 4 cups)

Calories: 346kcal

Author: Joy Kincaid

Equipment

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
3 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup chopped pecans raw, salted, or even candied pecans
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Brown the butter- Melt butter over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring often. Once the butter foams, watch it carefully and continue stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a glass bowl or measuring cup. Let cool for 5 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. set aside.
Add maple syrup and brown sugar to the cooled brown butter, stir until well combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture; stir until everything is well coated.
Using a rubber spatula, press the mixture onto the lined cookie sheet in an even thickness.
Bake at 325℉ for 30-40 minutes, until it starts to turn golden brown. Don’t stir during baking.
Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. Granola will crisp up as it cools.
When completely cooled, break the granola into clusters.

Notes

Only use real maple syrup; imitation syrup will not set properly and result in a sticky mess.
If you want a looser granola without clumps, just spread the granola on the lined baking sheet
instead of pressing it on, stirring halfway through the bake time.
Don’t skip the parchment paper; it prevents everything from sticking to the pan.

Serving Suggestions: Serve on yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, or smoothie bowls. Or eat it as you would cereal, in a bowl with cold milk.

Topping ideas: Once cooled, you could add in dried fruit or freeze-dried fruit like: berries, cherries, bananas, mango, pineapple, or chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch, or caramel chips.

How to Store

Store granola in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature in a cool, dry place for 1 to 2 weeks. In the refrigerator for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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