GRANDPA'S FRUIT BARS

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Provided by Marialisa Calta

Time 50m

Yield 75 squares

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cups raisins
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 whole egg
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Grated peel of 1/2 orange
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the raisins, dates and liqueur. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter or margarine, the two sugars, the whole egg, the egg white and the vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, if using, flour and baking soda until thoroughly blended. Add the nuts and the macerated fruit. The dough will be sticky.
  • Using well-floured hands or the back of a spoon, press the dough into a foil-lined, 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Mix the yolk and the water. Using a pastry brush, brush the dough with the egg wash.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is light golden. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into 1-by-2-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 54, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

kidist Bayisa
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How many servings does this recipe make?


ovoke Friday
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Do these fruit bars need to be refrigerated?


Ajibola Esther
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Can I freeze these fruit bars?


Al Edwards
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How long do these fruit bars need to bake?


MD.MINHAJ MIA
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I'm not sure what kind of fruit to use for the filling. Can I use any kind of fruit?


Zakaria Mahmud
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I don't have a food processor, so I'm not sure how I'm going to make the crust.


andrew knox
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something that's quick and easy.


ziya ansari
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm not sure if I can make this recipe.


Irfan bhai Irfan
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I've made these fruit bars before and they were a bit too tart for my liking. I think I'll add a little more sugar next time.


Happiness Eyo
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients and it might be too sweet for my taste.


Jack Moatshe
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These fruit bars look amazing! I'm definitely going to give them a try.


Sarhad Naveed
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


Mwansa Judy
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These fruit bars are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and they're packed with flavor.


Butch Trout
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


Awarash ndeem Ranjha
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These fruit bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of berries for the filling and it was delicious.


JAYBEEN WAKA NINGI TV
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I'm not a big fan of fruit bars, but these were actually really good! The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was tart and refreshing.


Monir Ahmed
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These are the best fruit bars I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Leon Petterson
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I made these fruit bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Amir Mia
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These fruit bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're made with fresh fruit, so I can feel good about giving them to my kids.