Servings: 12

1/2 c dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, pineapple, crystallized ginger, etc.) ½ c dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, pineapple, crystallized ginger, etc.)
1.5 c flour (ww is ok) 1.5 c flour (ww is ok)
.5 c rolled oats .5 c rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking soda
2 tsp vinegar 2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger ½ tsp ginger
Opt orange zest or oil Opt orange zest or oil
1/4 c oil ¼ c oil
1 c Apple sauce 1 c Apple sauce

Place the dried fruits in a bowl with just enough water to cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
Allow fruits to rehydrate for about 30 mins.
Mix the other ingredients in a separate bowl.
Add the rehydrated fruit and ¼ c of the soaking water, which should be syrupy and sweet.
Bake at 350. Cupcakes 17 mins; loaf 30 to 35 mins.