Raisin Granola Mini-Bites

Raisin Granola Mini-Bites

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter
1 can (6 ounces) frozen
apple juice concentrate
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
2 cups granola without raisins,
lightly crushed

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the raisins, butter, and apple juice concentrate until the butter and concentrate are melted. Cool. Beat in the egg. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and orange peel. Add the raisin mixture. Blend well. Stir in the granola. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 3 dozen