Apricot Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cook dates, apricots, 1/3 cup brown sugar and water until thickens.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool slightly.
3. 3
   Next, blend together and hold shortening and 1 cup brown sugar.
4. 4
   Sift and mix flour and soda.
5. 5
   Mix in oatmeal and vanilla to flour and soda.
6. 6
   Work these into sugar mixture, then spread 1/2 oatmeal crumb mixture into 8 x 8-inch pan.
7. 7
   Add fruit mixture and top with remaining crumbs.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.