Recipe: Orange Granola

ORANGE GRANOLA

1 1/2 cups finely chopped mixed dried fruit
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup maple syrup, divided use
2 cups rolled oats

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a jelly-roll pan with nonstick spray.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the fruit, orange juice, ginger and 1/4 cup of the maple syrup. Cook on high (100 percent power) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until hot. Set aside.

Place the oats in the prepared pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup; toss lightly to coat. Spread the oats in an even layer.

Bake in preheated 325-degree F oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.

Pour the fruit mixture over the oats; stir well to mix. Spread in an even layer.

Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until the mixture is crisp and golden. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container in a cool spot.

Makes 4 cups
Adapted from source: Fabulous Fat-Free Cooking by Lynn Fischer