APRICOT - DATE BARS

Apricot - Date Bars image

Provided by Esther Kenagy

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 ¾ cups drained stewed apricots
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons apricot nectar
¾ cup shortening, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

To Make Filling: Cook together the dates, drained cooked apricots, white sugar and apricot juice. Cook for about three minutes, or until it resembles jam.
To Make Crust: Mix together melted shortening (part butter), brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick cooking oats, and vanilla.
Press half of the crust mixture on bottom of well greased 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Cover with filling. Top with rest of crumbs. Press down gently.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 56.5 mg, Sugar 20.8 g