Christmas Granola Gift Jars

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Christmas granola gift jars are thoughtful handmade food gifts that anyone would like to receive. You’ll love this easy, clustery cranberry granola recipe with free printable tags!

Every year I enjoy making homemade food gifts to have on hand during the Christmas season. I can grab what I’ve prepared to bring to parties as hostess gifts or gift them to neighbors and teachers.

Sweetened dried cranberries and flaked coconut add a festive touch to these homemade granola gifts.

The recipient can enjoy the granola and then have a lovely jar to keep afterward.

I have made two versions of the tag for you: one reads “Cranberry granola” with a cranberry graphic, and the other reads “Homemade granola” with a Christmas tree graphic. This way you have some options.

The best part—the recipe is so easy to make!

The secret ingredient in this granola recipe is actually flour (which can be in the form of sourdough starter).

The starch in the flour is what allows the granola to clump together the way it does.

Tips for Making Christmas Granola Gift Jars

• This recipe is by weight so it’s quick to pour everything into a bowl without measuring cups. I like to melt the coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl and then add everything else into the same bowl.
• One batch of granola is enough to fill two Weck 745 1-liter tulip jars (assuming you do add the cranberries and coconut). Increase the recipe accordingly to make the number of homemade granola gifts you need.
• The granola will clump best if you don’t stir it during baking or while it’s cooling. Allow the homemade granola to cool completely before you try to pack it in the jars to prevent condensation from forming.
• Fabric scissors work best to cut ribbon cleanly.

Recommended Equipment & Supplies

• Digital kitchen scale (this is my favorite one, but any one will work)
• Half sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Glass jars (I prefer 1-liter tulip Weck jars which are about 5¾ inches tall, or you could also use 32oz mason jars for mason jar granola gifts.)
• White card stock to print tags
• Ribbon, twine, or raffia to tie around the jars
• Paper cutter
• Hole punch

Click to Download Printable Gift Tags

How to Make Christmas Granola Gift Jars – Step-by-Step

Step 1 – Mix the Granola

Start by preheating your oven to 325°F with a rack set in the center. Line a rimmed half sheet pan with parchment paper.

To start the homemade granola, whisk together melted coconut oil, sourdough starter (flour and water will have the same affect if you don’t have a starter), brown sugar, real maple syrup, kosher salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, pure vanilla extract, and ground flax seeds.

If you are using starter, it can take a little stirring to help it dissolve in the mix. Otherwise, the ingredients come together quickly.

Finally, stir in your old-fashioned oats until they are evenly coated, but reserve the dried cranberries and coconut flakes for after baking.

Pour the unbaked granola out onto the prepared pan and disperse it evenly into a single layer.

Leave the granola clumpy on the pan (as pictured) instead of pressing it flat against the baking surface.

Step 2 – Bake the Homemade Granola

It will take around 40 minutes to bake. You shouldn’t stir the granola while it bakes, but you can rotate the pan if needed.

You’ll know it’s done when it just starts to take on some color (specifically the granola around the edges of the pan.)

After you remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle on the sweetened dried cranberries and unsweetened coconut flakes.

I appreciate the pop of color that these ingredients add.

Allow the granola to cool completely on the tray.

Step 3 – Pack the Granola into Christmas Granola Gift Jars

Once the granola is cool, you may find you actually need to break it up a little into smaller clumps. Fill your two jars and affix the gaskets, lids, and clips.

Print out your tags onto white card stock and cut them out using a paper cutter. (I chose not to leave the borders on the tags for my jars.)

Use a hole punch to cut the hole in each tag.

Tie the tags on with your ribbon of choice (or whatever material you’re using) and finish with a knot or bow.

Happy gifting!

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