Recipe: Summertime Granola (using raspberry applesauce and honey) for Carol

SUMMERTIME GRANOLA
Source: Better Homes and Gardens

A combination of raspberry applesauce and honey keeps this breakfast cereal low in fat but high in fruity flavor.

Nonstick cooking spray
2 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
1 cup whole bran cereal
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raspberry applesauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried berries and cherries

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl stir together oats, bran, wheat germ, and almonds.

In a small bowl stir together applesauce, honey, and cinnamon. Pour applesauce mixture over cereal mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mix well. Spread granola evenly onto prepared pan.

Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Carefully stir in dried berries and cherries.

Bake 3 to 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Spread on foil to cool.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Makes 5 cups (ten 1/2-cup servings)