CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS

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Add some delicious cheer to those dessert plates with a bright, fruity bar filling atop a simple, sweet crust. They're chock full of honey-glazed cranberries and apricots.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
  • Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Spread filling evenly over crust.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Tana Cantrell
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them.


Krystal Winter
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the cranberries and apricots complement each other.


Muktaar xuseen
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Chamika Manoj
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I've never made cranberry apricot bars before, but these turned out amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tianna Mickelo
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I made these bars for my family reunion and they were a huge hit. Everyone went back for seconds.


Catherine Dixson
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. I always have a few extra pieces in my freezer.


Imran Zak
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these bars. The apricots really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Ayomide Mustapha
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I love the way these bars look. They're so pretty and perfect for a party.


Anmol Shah
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Jewel Sikder_ Official
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Junaid Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Zakir Albaloshi
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These bars are a little tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Sarah Emily
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I've tried several different recipes for cranberry apricot bars, but this one is by far the best. The crust is perfect and the filling is so flavorful.


Edda Luna
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix everything together and bake it.


Hashir Rao
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Global Allman
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a few bags in my freezer after Thanksgiving.


Barack Vampz
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I love the combination of cranberries and apricots in these bars. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Siena Kaloti
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out great. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Simon Cymon
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


MADAN. BK
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These cranberry apricot bars are a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet apricots is perfectly balanced, and the buttery crust is flaky and delicious.