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Fruit Bars

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This International dessert features Butter, Light corn syrup, Rolled oats, Dried apricots; chopped, Pitted dates; chopped. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 24
Calories: 1165.9
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Butter, Light corn syrup, Rolled oats, Dried apricots; chopped, Pitted dates; chopped. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cups Butter
  • 1/4 cups Light corn syrup
  • 2 3/4 cups Rolled oats
  • 2/3 cups Dried apricots; chopped
  • 1/2 cups Pitted dates; chopped
  • 1/2 cups Pitted prunes; chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C). Grease a shallow 11" x 7" baking pan with butter. Put butter, sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan; stir continuously over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat. Stir rolled oats into melted mixture. Spread half of mixture in bottom of pan to form a thin layer. Press with the back of a spoon to compact the mixture and smooth the top. In a medium-size bowl, mix apricots, dates and prunes together. Sprinkle evenly over top of packed mixture. Spread remaining mixture on top of fruit; press with spoon again. Bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes. Using a knife, mark surface of mixture with lines to use as a guide for cutting. Leave in pan to cool completely. Cut in squares, then lift out with a small spatula. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week
  2. 2
    Brown sugar (packed)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1165.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.1g74%
Saturated Fat 25.0g125%
Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
Sodium 304.3mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 161.5g54%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g82%
Sugars 43.0g
Protein 29.4g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apricots, baking, bars, butter, chopped, corn, dates, dessert, dried, fruit, international, light, oats, pitted, prunes, rolled, syrup, title, vegetarian
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