Ingredients
8 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup dried cranberries1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon maple flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla extract2% milk or reduced-fat plain yogurt
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the oats, raisins, apricots and cranberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat.
Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt.
