Easy Maple Pecan Granola in Your Pressure Cooker Recipe
This easy Maple Pecan Granola blends cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with crunchy oats and tender pecans, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Baked in the oven to golden perfection, it makes a perfect wholesome snack or a delicious topping for yogurt and smoothie bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup 100% maple syrup (increase to ½ cup for a sweeter taste)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease clean-up.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to blend the spices evenly with the dry ingredients.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate small bowl, mix the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and maple extract if using, ensuring a smooth, fragrant syrup.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all the oats and nuts are fully coated with the syrup.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Evenly spread the coated mixture on the prepared baking sheet, breaking up any clumps to promote even baking and crispness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure uniform golden color and crisp texture.
- Cool: Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing it to crisp up as it cools.
- Store: Once fully cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container to maintain its crunch and freshness.
Notes
- For a sweeter granola, increase the maple syrup to ½ cup.
- Stir halfway through baking to prevent uneven browning.
- Ensure granola cools completely before storing to keep it crisp.
- Add dried fruits after baking to prevent sogginess.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking.
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