Fruit and Nut Bars

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.

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