GORP with a Twist
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GORP with a Twist

“Good Old Raisins and Peanuts” has come a long way since we were kids. Combine as many dried fruits and nuts as you like to get your favorite combination and pack several bags to satisfy munchies on the go.

Written by Jennifer MacKenzie
Photography by Colin Erricson

 

GORP with a Twist

Makes about 3 1⁄2 cups

Tip

Be sure to drink plenty of water when snacking on dried fruits. You need to replace the liquid you’d normally get from fresh fruit.
 

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1⁄2 cup raisins
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped dried pineapple
  • 1⁄2 cup salted peanuts
  • 1⁄2 cup salted cashews or almonds
  • 1⁄4 cup dried sweet or sour cherries
  • 1⁄4 cup dried strawberry slices
  • 1⁄4 cup toasted green pumpkin seeds
 

INSTRUCTIONS

In a sealable plastic bag or bags, combine cranberries, raisins, apricots, pineapple, peanuts, cashews, cherries, strawberries and pumpkin seeds. Seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
 
 
 
Courtesy of The Complete Trail Food Cookbook by Jennifer MacKenzie, Jay Nutt & Don Mercer © 2010 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold.

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