Renee Bourn Ryan

Quicky Fruit Bars

• 1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup chopped candied fruit
• 1 cup dates, cut in large pieces
• 1 cup AP flour, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp grated orange rind
• 1 tsp vanilla

1. Combine nuts, raisins, candied fruit, and dates. Coat with ¼ cup flour.
2. Beat eggs until foamy in a large mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, salt, orange rind, and vanilla. Beat just until blended.
3. Stir in ¾ cup flour and the fruit mixture, mix thoroughly.
4. Spread batter in a well greased 15x10x1 jelly roll pan.
5. Bake at 325°for 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, brush while warm with Orange Glaze. Cool and cut into bars.

Orange Glaze

Comiben ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup orange juice in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.