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Fruit Oatmeal Bars

Recipe By :Northwest Table, Winter 2002
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as apricots,
dates, figs) -- chopped
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter -- chilled and cut into pieces
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9- by- 13-inch baking pan, line with
foil and butter the foil.
Bring the dried fruit and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Lower the
heat and simmer uncovered...