Fruit-Walnut Bars
This sweet treat is a healthful mix of fruit and nuts.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter or margarine
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1-1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup
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1/2 cup snipped pitted dates
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1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degree F. Melt the butter or margarine in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan in the oven (about 6 minutes). Remove from oven. Stir oats and brown sugar into melted butter or margarine; press mixture firmly and evenly onto bottom of pan using the back of a spoon.
2.
Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly brown around edges.
3.
Meanwhile stir together the beaten eggs, corn syrup, dates, apricots, walnuts, and cinnamon in a large bowl, stirring well. Spoon evenly over partially baked crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until center appears set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars. Makes 20 bars.
Make-ahead tip
Cover pan and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 119, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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