A fruity and flavorful bar without the sugar. If you want a spicy bar, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg to flour.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups pitted dates
- 0.5 cups pitted prunes
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cups chopped raisins
- 0.5 cups margarine
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
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1
Cut dates and prunes into small pieces; place into a medium saucepan. Add water and raisins. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in margarine. Set aside to cool.
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2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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3
Mix together eggs, nuts, and vanilla in a small bowl until well combined; add to cooled fruit mixture. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until incorporated. Spread mixture in a 7x11-inch baking dish.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
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