Chewy Apricot Bars

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Dried apricots - finely chopped
1/2 cup	80g / 2.8oz	Golden seedless raisins
1/3 cup	78ml	Water
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon	5ml	Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Baking soda
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Black walnuts - chopped
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Crushed pineapple
2 cups	396g / 13oz	Eggs (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lemon juice
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar
		Powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

1. Place apricots and raisins in a saucepan; cover with water. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

2. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add chopped nuts, drained pineapple and drained cooked fruit to dry ingredients. Stir just enough to coat with flour.

3. Beat eggs with lemon juice until just foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until just blended. Fold into the flour mixture.

4. Spread in well-greased 9-inch pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

5. While still warm, cut into bars and dust with sifted powdered sugar.

Yield: about 24 bars.

Source:
Jo Anne Merrill

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