Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars Recipe

Name: Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup golden raisin; 1/3 cup dark raisin; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup snipped dried apricot; 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup water; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/3 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup dark raisin
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup snipped dried apricot
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar

1
In a 4 cup glass measuring bowl combine raisins, cranberries, apricots, and brandy or water.
2
Cover with plastic wrap; turn back a corner to vent.
3
Cook on high for 2 minutes.
4
(Or, place fruit and brandy in a saucepan; bring to boiling. Remove from heat.) Let stand for 20 minutes.
5
Drain.
6
For crust, in a medium mixing bowl stir together 1 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
7
Cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8
Press into an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
9
Bake in a 350* oven about 20 minutes.
10
or till golden.
11
In a medium bowl beat eggs with a mixer on low speed for 4 minutes.
12
;stir in the 1 cup brown sugar, the 1/2 cup flour, and vanilla.
13
Add drained fruit and nuts; stir to mix.
14
Pour mixture over crust; spread evenly.
15
Bake about 40 minutes.
16
or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, covering with foil the last 10 minutes.
17
to prevent over-browning.
18
Cool.
19
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
20
To serve, cut into squares.

784

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup golden raisin, 1/3 cup dark raisin, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup snipped dried apricot, and more.

Yes, Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brandied Cranberry-Apricot Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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