Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Serve these rich, dried-fruit bar cookies with afternoon coffee or with whipped cream for dessert.


Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars

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Servings: 16 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Related Categories: Cookies
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/3  cup
    golden raisins
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  • 1/3  cup
    dark raisins
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  • 1/3  cup
    dried cranberries
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  • 1/3  cup
    snipped dried apricots
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  • 1/2  cup
    brandy or water
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  • 1  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/3  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/2  cup
    margarine or butter
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/2  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1/3  cup
    chopped pecans
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    Powdered sugar
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Directions
1.
In a 4-cup glass measure or microwave-safe mixing bowl combine raisins, cranberries, apricots, and brandy or water. Cover with mircrowave-safe plastic wrap; turn back a corner to vent. Cook in a microwave oven on high for 2 minutes. (Or, place fruit and brandy in a saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat.) Let stand for 20 minutes; drain.
2.
For crust, in a medium mixing bowl stir together the 1 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.
3.
In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 4 minutes; stir in the 1 cup brown sugar, the 1/2 cup flour, and vanilla just until combined. Add drained fruits and pecans; stir to mix. Pour fruit mixture over baked crust; spread evenly.
4.
Bake about 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, covering with foil the last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. To serve, cut into squares. Makes 16 servings.

Make-ahead tip
Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 48 hours.
Nutrition information
Calories 221, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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