Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes1 3/4 cups apple juice
1 7-oz. pkg. mixed dried fruit bits
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 inches stick cinnamon or 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 medium pears, cored and chopped
5 cups water (or 2 1/2 cups water and 2 1/2 cups milk)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 6-oz. containers vanilla yogurt
1 cup granola
1. In saucepan combine juice, fruit bits, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add pears. Cook, covered, 10 minutes.
2. Cool; remove cinnamon stick. Drain, discard liquid. In saucepan bring water and salt to boiling. Add oats. Reduce heat to medium; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. To serve, top with fruit mixture, yogurt, and granola. Makes 8 servings.