Almond Fruit Bars

Name: Almond Fruit Bars
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. sifted flour; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces; 1/2 c. butter; 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 c. slivered almonds, chopped; 1/2 c. finely chopped candied cherries; 1/2 c. golden raisins, finely chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. slivered almonds, chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped candied cherries
1/2 c. golden raisins, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

Directions

1

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2

Melt in saucepan over low heat butterscotch pieces and butter.
3

Remove from heat and add brown sugar and sifted ingredients.
4

Press into bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
5

Bake at 325° for 15 minutes.
6

Combine and spread over hot crust almonds, candied cherries, raisins, eggs, sugar and orange peel.
7

Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes more.
8

Remove from oven and cool.
9

Cut into 1 1/2 x 2-inch bars. Makes about 36.