A fruity and flavorful bar without the sugar.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup pitted prunes
- 1/2 cup chopped raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Cut dates and prunes into small pieces. Boil dates, prunes, raisins, and water for 5 minutes. Add margarine. Mix and set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Mix the eggs, vanilla and nuts. Add to the fruit mixture. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the fruit mixture. (If you want a spicy bar add 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg to the flour.)
Spread in 7 x 11 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.