Fruit & Almond Granola

Directions

1. 1
   To minimize sticking while chopping the apricots, spray both sides of your chef's knife with non-stick cooking spray; do this in the sink so it doesn't go all over the kitchen.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 325F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Combine oats, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Combine brown sugar, applesauce and honey in another bowl until well-blended.
5. 5
   Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir well (with a spatula or your hands) until all the oats are coated, and the clumps are broken down to the size you like.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture onto the baking pan and bake in the preheated oven 30-40 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn the granola over in sections with a wide spatula, then bake another 10-15 minutes, until crisp and golden.
8. 8
   Cool completely on the baking sheet.
9. 9
   Break granola into clumps the size you like, then toss with almonds, cranberries and apricots.
10. 10
    Store in an air-tight container for up to three weeks.