Fruit Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRUIT BARS

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Butter
1/4 c Brown sugar (packed)
1/4 c Light corn syrup
2 3/4 c Rolled oats
2/3 c Dried apricots -- chopped
1/2 c Pitted dates -- chopped
1/2 c Pitted prunes -- chopped

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.



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