Apricot Date Bars

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. stewed dried apricots
  • 1 c. cut dates
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. apricot juice
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 c. oatmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook apricots, dates, brown sugar and apricot juice until thick.
  2. 2
    Cool slightly.
  3. 3
    Mix into crumbs:
  4. 4
    shortening, brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, salt, vanilla and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Place 1/2 the crumbs in greased pan.
  6. 6
    Spread fruit filling over crumbs.
  7. 7
    Put balance of crumbs over top of filling and pat down with hand or spoon.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

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