This Perfectly Crunchy and Chewy Granola comes together so quickly and is seriously delicious! I'm of the opinion that there is always an effort-to-taste ratio when it comes to cooking. This one definitely tips the scales to the side of taste. This is addictively crunchy and sweet, and it has just the right amount of saltiness to keep you coming back for more!
Granola Ingredients
Simple ingredients that you probably already have lying around make this a no-brainer to make several times a month. This recipe uses rolled oats, unsalted butter, honey, maple syrup, raisins, and a few pinches of kosher salt. Begin by melting the butter on the stovetop over low heat, and then mix in the honey and maple syrup. Next, pour the mixture over the oats and stir them to evenly coat the oats. Place everything in a 275°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until it has set up to your preferred texture. Stir in some raisins once the granola is cool, then transfer to a mason jar. (I find that this is the hardest stage of this recipe - a good bit of the granola goes "missing" during this stage!)
Pro tip: Allowing the granola to cool on the baking sheet after it comes out of the oven is the best way to end up with the perfect amount of clusters and chunks. It will stick to the pan a little more than if you were to immediately stir it when it comes out of the oven, but that's an okay tradeoff if you ask me!
Process
Another great part about this recipe is that you can customize how crunchy or chewy every single batch is. The only sure way to know when everything is perfect is to keep an eye on it and give it a stir. I prefer to take a look every 15-20 minutes and give it a quick mix. This ensures that the granola caramelizes evenly. If you're not careful, things can get overdone fairly quickly, so be sure to check every 5 minutes or so towards the end of baking.
The sugars continue to set up for a bit after you take this out of the oven. If you prefer your granola more on the chewy side, I would take it out of the oven a little earlier than you might think (probably around the 40-minute mark). Once you've done this a few times, you'll know where the sweet spot is.
Another great thing about this granola is how versatile it is! I like to put it on top of plain yogurt and serve it with some fresh fruit on top as a quick parfait for breakfast. It's also amazing with milk poured over the top and eaten just like cereal! (I've even been known to put some over my vanilla ice cream! )
This granola gets devoured quickly in my house. Honestly, if you can find ways to make it last longer than a day or two, please let me know! I'd really like to know how you manage that.
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Recipe
Perfectly Crunchy and Chewy Granola
Equipment
- 1 Small Sauce Pan
- 1 Medium Sized Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Rolled Oats
- 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1 Stick
- ½ Cup Honey
- ½ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Raisins
- 1-2 Pinches Kosher Salt
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F
- Melt butter on stovetop pot over medium heat in a small sauce pan.
- In a separate medium sized bowl, combine the honey, maple syrup, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Add melted butter to the the honey, maple syrup and salt mixture, stirring to combine.
- Pour oats over the butter and syrup mixture and mix thoroughly to coat. Spread coated oats evenly on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-60 min. Check for doneness and stir every 15-20 minutes until desired consistency is achieved. (The sweet spot in my oven is typically around the 40 - 50 min. mark).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Stir oats after about 3 - 5 min. to release from the pan as they cool. (If you skip this, they tend to stick).
- Stir in the raisins, and adjust salt if needed.
Michelle says
I have had this a few times and it is so yummy that I can't buy it from the store and enjoy it anymore! This is a great cereal or snack!