Apricot Orange Granola

Apricot Orange Granola

2 1/2 c. old-fashioned oatmeal
1 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sweet orange marmalade
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Zest of 1 orange
1/3 c. orange juice
pinch of salt
1 c. dried apricots, diced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Heat the brown sugar, marmalade, cinnamon, ginger, zest, orange juice and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, 3 - 4 minutes.

Toss the oatmeal and almonds in a large bowl.  Add the brown sugar mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.  Spread the mixture on the parchment lined pan.  Bake the granola for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.  Let cool on the baking sheet.  Add the apricots and store in a sealed container.