Fruit and Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   prepare cookie sheet or jelly-roll pan by lining with foil and spraying with cooking spray; they'll never come out of the pan otherwise!
2. 2
   preheat oven to 400F.
3. 3
   steam dried fruit for about 15 minutes (I like to use Sun Maid Fruit Bits to get a variety and avoid the chopping).
4. 4
   beat eggs.
5. 5
   heat eggs and sugar in saucepan until sugar is melted.
6. 6
   remove from heat and add salt and vanilla.
7. 7
   add flour 1/2 cup at a time and stir until combined.
8. 8
   stir in nuts (any kind, I like pecans).
9. 9
   pour into prepared pan, taking care to fill the corners, the mixture is very sticky.
10. 10
    bake 15-16 minutes.
11. 11
    let cool completely.
12. 12
    turn tray upside down onto cutting board, gently peel foil, then cut into bars.