RAISIN APRICOT BARS

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I enjoy making bars & cookies, & have collected recipes for them over the years. Here's one I picked up 30 years ago.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups dried apricots, quartered
3/4 cup water
1 1/3 cups dark raisins
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apricots, water, raisins, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch & pumpkin pie spice, & cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils & thickens. Remove from heat & cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, & grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
  • In a large mixer bowl, cream butter & brown sugar.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt & rolled oats, & mix well.
  • Pat half of this mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish, then spread cooled fruit mixture over that.
  • Sprinkle remaining flour mixture evenly over the fruit & lightly press it down.
  • Bake 22-25 minutes, or until firm in the center & topping is crisp.
  • Cool completely before cutting into 2" squares.

Lyce Trip
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I've made these bars several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Samim Ahmed
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Mahammad hanif mahar Hanif mahar
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Casi
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These bars were a little dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add a little more butter to the crust next time.


Odogbili Ugochukwu
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I love the combination of raisins and apricots in these bars. They are the perfect sweet and tart treat.


Frank Rappa
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These bars were really easy to make and they turned out delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Shawon Mahmud
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the crust.


Tracy lynn SmallEyes
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and turned out pretty.


Mim Ahamed
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and always turn out great. I have made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. They are always a hit.


Nkululo Mgoqi
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These bars were delicious! The raisins and apricots added a nice sweetness and tartness, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Asiamah Justice
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Fazal Muheed khan
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These raisin apricot bars were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of raisins and apricots was delicious, and the bars were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


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