Festive Fruit Squares Recipe

Name: Festive Fruit Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mixed candied fruit; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2/3 cup mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch square pan.
2
In a small bowl, toss together the glaceed fruit and 1/4 cup of flour just enough to coat the fruit. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the orange juice concentrate, then the egg, and almond extract. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the flour coated fruit and the walnuts.
3
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared 9x9 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bars start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and cool before frosting.
4
To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and orange juice in a small bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled bars , then cut into squares.

997

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2/3 cup mixed candied fruit, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Festive Fruit Squares 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.

Festive Fruit Squares

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