AZTEC FRUIT BARS

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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying foil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raw almonds, chopped
3/4 cup dried apricots, cut into quarters
1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dates, pitted and cut into quarters
1/2 cup dried figs, cut into quarters
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup popped amaranth
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Prepare an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ancho chile powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in the almond, apricots, chocolate, cranberries, dates, figs, brown sugar and popped amaranth. Use your fingers to make sure that everything has been coated with the flour mixture evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the honey, vanilla and egg until thick in texture, about 1 minute. Add the egg mixture to the fruit and flour mixture and mix using a spatula until everything is coated with the egg mixture. Spread onto the prepared baking pan, pressing to even out.
  • Bake until the batter is golden brown and can pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
  • Lift the bar from the pan by the edges of the aluminum foil. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 even squares.

precious sweet
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These bars are the best! I highly recommend them.


DevDhan RAI
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Belinda Fernandez
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack for my kids. They love the taste and I love that they're getting a healthy dose of fruits and vegetables.


Qadan Maxmed
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I brought these bars to a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Data Base
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These bars are the perfect make-ahead snack. They'll last for up to a week in the refrigerator.


Sk Rasel 17
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I love the fact that these bars are no-bake. They're so easy to make, even for beginners.


Floof
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit.


offbeat_patron
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I was a bit skeptical about these bars at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're now one of my favorite snacks.


Akbar Ali
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with nutrients and they taste amazing.


Mc Riyad
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I love the combination of fruits in these bars. They're so refreshing and flavorful.


Julian Garcia
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These bars are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Patrick Nelson
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I've made these Aztec fruit bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and chewy.


Sebs Vira
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These Aztec fruit bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.