Harvest Fruit Bars Recipe

Name: Harvest Fruit Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. diced mixed dried fruit; 2 medium bananas, chopped; 2/3 c. orange juice; 1 tsp. apple spice or ground cinnamon; 8 oz. margarine or butter, softened; 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 c. quick or old fashioned oatmeal; 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice or cinnamon; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Combine first four ingredients in medium bowl; set aside, stirring occasionally.
3
In large bowl beat together margarine and sugar.
4
Add combined flour, oats, and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice.
5
Beat until crumbly.
6
Reserve 3/4 cup oat mixture for topping.
7
Press remaining oat mixture onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
8
Bake 15 minutes.
9
Spread fruit evenly over crust to within 1/4 inch of edge.
10
Combine nuts and reserved oat mixture; sprinkle evenly over fruit.
11
Pat down lightly.
12
Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
13
Cool completely; cut into bars. Store loosely covered.
14
Yields 32 bars.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz. diced mixed dried fruit, 2 medium bananas, chopped, 2/3 c. orange juice, 1 tsp. apple spice or ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Harvest Fruit Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Harvest Fruit Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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