You Don't Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio | Epicurious

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Step 1

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread your granola mixture in an even layer. If that layer is too thick, get another rimmed sheet pan and divide the mixture between the two. Bake until the granola is toasty, golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

If you want dried fruit or chopped chocolate in your granola, wait until after it’s baked. Stir fruit such as dried cranberries, cherries, raisins, or sliced dried apricots into the hot granola right after you pull it out of the oven. For things like chocolate or toffee, wait until the granola is cool to the touch before tossing in your mix-ins. I recommend using about 1 part mix-ins of this nature, but this is your granola If you want half chewy dried fruit, half crispy oat clusters, go for it!

Step 3

Let your homemade granola cool to room temperature completely before digging in or transferring it to a jar or airtight container. It will keep in your pantry for about two weeks and even longer if you keep it in the freezer.

Step 4

Place rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 300°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 5

Combine 3 cups old-fashioned oats and 3 cups dry mix-ins in a large bowl.

Step 6

Combine 1 large egg white (if using) with about ½ cup liquid fat and about ½ cup liquid sweetener to equal 1 cup total in a small bowl and whisk until no streaks remain. Add 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. spice (if using), and ½ tsp. vanilla extract (if using) and whisk to combine. Pour wet over dry mix and gently toss with a rubber scraper until dry are well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

Step 7

Spread granola mixture in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring gently every 15 minutes, until granola is toasty, golden brown, and dry, 40–45 minutes.

Step 8

If adding traditional dried fruit Add 1 cup dried fruit to hot granola and toss to combine.

Step 9

If adding freeze-dried fruit, chocolate, or candy Let granola cool until bottom of baking sheet is no longer warm. Add 1 cup mix-ins and toss to combine.

Step 10

Transfer cooled granola to airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.