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Honey Toasted Oat and Fruit Bars





Yields
Makes 15 servings

Notes: Store airtight for up to a week. Wrap bars individually.

 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
 1/2 cup sesame seed
 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  About 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter or margarine
 1/2 cup each honey and firmly packed brown sugar
 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
 1/2 cup golden raisins
 1/2 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut
Step 1
1

Combine oats, sesame seed, and almonds in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed pan. Bake in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts begin to brown, about 20 minutes (about 15 minutes in a 325° convection oven).

Step 2
2

In a 4- to 5-quart pan over low heat, melt 3/4 cup butter. Remove from heat and add honey, brown sugar, and nutmeg; stir until blended. Stir in oat mixture, apricots, raisins, and coconut.

Step 3
3

Butter and flour the 10- by 15-inch pan. Scrape oat mixture into pan; press firmly into an even layer.

Step 4
4

Bake in a 350° oven until evenly browned and bubbly in center, 20 to 25 minutes (10 to 15 minutes in a 325° convection oven).

Step 5
5

Cool on a rack 20 minutes. Cut into 2- by 5-inch bars. When cool, lift from pan with wide spatula.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 307Calories from Fat 47
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 146mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Protein 5.2g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.