Grandpa's Fruit Bars Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandpa's Fruit Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. raisins; 1/2 c. minced dates; 2 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur; 1/2 c. butter, room temperature; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 whole egg; 1 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Grated peel of 1/2 orange; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 c. coarsely minced nuts; 1/2 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. minced dates
2 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 c. butter, room temperature
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 whole egg
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Grated peel of 1/2 orange
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 c. coarsely minced nuts
1/2 teaspoon water

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In small bowl combine raisins, dates and liqueur.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In large bowl beat butter, both sugars, whole egg, egg white and vanilla till light and fluffy.
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Add in cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, flour, baking soda till thoroughly blended.
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Add in nuts and macerated fruit.
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Dough will be sticky.
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Using well floured hands or possibly back of spoon, press dough into foil lined 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan.
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Mix yolk and the water.
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With pastry brush, brush yolk on dough.
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Bake 20-25 min till dough is light golden brown.
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Cold 10 min, then cut into 1 x 2 inch squares.
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Yields 75 bars.

909

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. raisins, 1/2 c. minced dates, 2 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur, 1/2 c. butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Grandpa's Fruit Bars Recipe 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.

Grandpa's Fruit Bars Recipe

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