APRICOT AND DATE BARS
A hearty cobbler, loaded with dried fruits and nuts - in bar form. Betty Crocker® snickerdoodle cookie mix makes this wonderful dessert easy to make.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, mix orange juice, dates, apricots and cherries. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain. In small bowl, mix dried fruit and apricot jam.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix and cinnamon-sugar packet. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
- Top partially baked crust with fruit mixture. Mix reserved 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture and the pecans. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg
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Nabagereka Shanie tarah
[email protected]These bars were a great snack to have on hand. They were perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
Muneer Ahmed Shar
[email protected]The oat crust was a nice touch. It added a bit of crunch to the bars.
Parohang Rai
[email protected]I loved the combination of apricots and dates in these bars. They were a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
shadybug 145
[email protected]The bars were easy to make and they turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.
aakriti ghale
[email protected]The bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.
Haider Haider
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Ramit Chy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Aliza Gurung
[email protected]These bars are delicious! The apricot and date filling is perfectly sweet and tart, and the oat crust is crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruit bars.
Shannon Gagliano-Rivera
[email protected]I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Ivainashe Muchatibaya
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! People were raving about them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Markinzie Goldsby
[email protected]These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were gone in minutes. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Levi Mcgillis
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruit bars, but these apricot and date bars changed my mind. They were so moist and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I loved the combination of the apricots and dates, and the hint of cinnamon added a nice touch
sagar bhandari
[email protected]These apricot and date bars were a delightful treat! They had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the oat crust added a nice crunchy texture. I especially loved the gooey date filling. Overall, a delicious and easy-to-make snack that I