Apricot Date Bars

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 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.

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