Fruit N Nut Bars Recipes

FRUIT & NUT CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornflakes, apricots, peanuts, dates, coconut and sesame seeds. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cool. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
• In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

PEGGY'S FRUIT N' NUT BARS

Steps:

• Add vanilla to pineapple juice in a large mixing bowl and stir well.
• Chop larger dried fruit into bite sized pieces and add to juice. Stir well. Let sit for a minimum of one hour, stirring occassionly.
• Whisk together eggs (or egg replacer) and then stir in honey. Whisk well then stir into fruit mixture.
• Add flaxseed and nuts to fruit mixture. Stir well.
• Mix together, flour, oats, baking powder and spices. Stir well then add to fruit mixture in about three batches. Stirring well between additions.
• Lightly grease 12 x 15 glass baking dish. Add mixture to dish and press down well.
• Bake at 350 oven for about 40 to 45 minutes. Do not overbake.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pan.
• Cut into thin bars and store in airtight container.
• These can be frozen but in our house they don't last that long. Enjoy!