*  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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