Crispy Peanut Fruit Chews

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven to second-lowest rack).
2. 2
   Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
3. 3
   In a large bowl stir together cereal with raisins, almonds, Craisins (or dried cranberries) and chopped apricots.
4. 4
   Place the peanut butter, corn syrup and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to low and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth (about 1 minute, the mixture will be very sticky!
6. 6
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7. 7
   Scrape the hot mixture over the cereal mixture in the bowl; stir until evenly mixed.
8. 8
   Transfer the mixture to the baking pan.
9. 9
   Using the palm of your hand pack down to even out the mixture.
10. 10
    Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden.
11. 11
    Cool completely in pan, then slice into squares.