Golden Fruit & Nut Bars
Yield
1 1/2 dozenPrep
10 minCook
25 minReady
40 minTrans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¾ | cup |
dates
pitted |
|
| ½ | cup |
almonds
sliced, toasted |
|
| ¼ | cup |
apricots
finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
orange zest
grated |
|
| ¼ | cup |
butter
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
light corn syrup
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 6 | cups |
cereal, corn
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | ml |
dates
pitted |
|
| 118 | ml |
almonds
sliced, toasted |
|
| 59 | ml |
apricots
finely chopped |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
orange zest
grated |
|
| 59 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 79 | ml |
light corn syrup
|
|
| 79 | ml |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 1.4 | l |
cereal, corn
|
* |
Directions
Combine dates, almonds, apricots and orange rind, set aside.
In large, heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
Stir in corn syrup and sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Add cereal and fruit-nut mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Press mixture firmly into greased 9 inch square pan.
When partially cool, cut into bars.
Cool completely.
