Hearty granola muffins speckled with dried fruit.

Granola Muffins

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granola cereal
1/2 cup dried fruit, such as cherries, blueberries or cranberries

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tins or line with paper cups; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, blend sugar, butter, eggs and milk; set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, stirring just to blend.
4. Stir in granola and fruit. Divide batter equally among muffin cups. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly pressed.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.