Homemade Granola in Mason Jars

 

This year we gave out mason jars filled with homemade granola to our family and neighbors as little Christmas gifts.

I love the idea of giving a handmade gift not only for Christmas, but for any occasion!

Here's my version of homemade granola.

 

{Note: this recipe makes enough granola to fill about 8 medium sized mason jars}

 

Dry Ingredients:

9 cups old fashioned oats

2 cups sliced almonds (you can also add dried fruit/nut/seeds if you like)

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons salt

 

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup of honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup olive oil

 

Other items:

Mason jars

Items to decorate/wrap the mason jars in

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl mix together old fashioned oats and almonds.

In a separate bowl mix together olive oil, honey and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.

Add the liquid ingredients to the oats & almonds and mix very well.

 

Next, add the remaining dry ingredients which are brown sugar, cinnamon and salt and mix very well.

 

 

**Make sure all ingredients are mixed together evenly

 

 

Spread the granola evenly onto a cookie sheet or baking pan

 

 

Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes stirring/flipping the granola every few minutes to avoid burning.

The granola should be golden brown when done.

Let the granola cool for about 5-10 minutes before moving it into the mason jars.

The granola will stay fresh for about 2 weeks if kept in an airtight container (like the mason jars)

Enjoy!