Apricot And Raisin Fruit Bars

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Delicious and easy fruit bars that make good use of your food processor. These bars have a very intense not-too-sweet apricoty flavor, so are best if cut into small squares.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Cut butter in pieces and place in the food processor bowl with flour , powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.

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Process until blended using on / off turns.

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Press into a 9 x 9-inch pan.

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Bake for 15-20 minutes.

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While crust is baking , make the topping.

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Place drained apricots , raisins , one tablespoon lemon juice and 1 / 2 cup sugar in the processor bowl and process until chopped finely.

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Pour into a seperate bowl and set aside.

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Add eggs to processor bowl and mix using on / off turns for 5-10 seconds.

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Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice , baking powder , 1 / 8 teaspoon salt , and apricots / raisin mixture.

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Process using 3 on / off turns.

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Fold in cashews , using one on / off turn.

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Spoon mixture over baked crust , spreading evenly and covering whole crust.

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Return to oven for 30-35 minutes or until done.

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Cool on rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

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Cut into squares.

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Ingredients

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butter, flour, powdered sugar, salt, dried apricot halves, raisins, lemon juice, eggs, sugar, baking powder, cashew halves