Small Batch Maple Granola

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, chopped walnuts, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3

In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the maple syrup. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the butter and syrup mixture over the oats and nuts. Stir until the oats are well coated.

Step 5

Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking.

Step 7

After the granola has finished baking, remove it from the oven and stir in the dried fruit.Pro Tip: Always add dried fruit after baking the granola, not before. Baking dried fruit can cause it to become too hard and dry out. By stirring it in at the end, the fruit stays chewy and perfectly complements the crunchy granola.