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Homemade Granola Clusters

Homemade Granola Clusters
Western Star butter recipes
Recipe By: 
Western Star
westernstarbutter.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
20 minutes
Cook Time: 
40 minutes
Serves: 
6
For a gift idea, tie a ribbon around the jar and attach a small wooden or metal scoop and a gift tag. Granola will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

  • 60g Western Star Unsalted Butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • finely grated rind of 1 orange
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup pistachio nuts
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup oatbran
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried pears, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped glace ginger, optional


Method

  1. Heat butter, honey, sugar and orange rind in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally until bubbling
  2. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour in the butter mixture, toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto a baking paper lined oven tray and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes or until golden (mixture may still feel a bit moist). Cool completely on tray, the mixture should be firm and stuck together
  3. Smash the granola into chunks using a spoon and transfer to airtight jars or containers for storing


Tips & Hints

  1. Serving Suggestions:
  2. Serve granola with Greek style natural yogurt, cinnamon and honey
  3. Serve cinnamon poached rhubarb topped with natural yogurt, honey and sprinkled with granola
  4. Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste into 1 cup natural yogurt and layer into glasses with ripe nectarines, raspberries and granola
  5. Top roasted peach halves with vanilla ice cream or double cream and sprinkle with granola for a quick dessert

Links
[1] https://westernstarbutter.com.au/