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(Makes 16 bars)
 Combining
nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, dried fruit and nuts
makes for a tasty and festive looking holiday dessert. For
a change from chocolate, bring these great-tasting bars to
your next holiday party!
Fruit filling:
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup sugar
3 /4 cup water
Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook over medium-low
heat stirring frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Let cool.
Bar:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all- purpose flour
1/4 finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup canola oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 8x8 inch baking
dish. Place ingredients in a medium bowl, stir until moist
and crumbly. Press ½ of crumb mixture evenly in the
bottom of pan. Spread with fruit filling. Top with remaining
crumb mixture and press lightly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool for about 1 hour. Cut into bars. Serve
and enjoy
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