Fruit Bars

• 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
• 1 c. dried apricots
• 1 c. raisins
• 1 tsp. rum flavoring (optional)
• 1 c. pecans
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel

1. Place water in a saucepan.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Allow gelatin to soften for 5 minutes.
3. Stir over low heat to dissolve gelatin.
4. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Place mixture into a blender, 1/3 at a time.
5. Blend until mixture has a coarse texture, but contains not large chunks.
6. Add blended ingredients to gelatin in saucepan; stir well.
7. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with wax paper.
8. Spray wax paper with a nonstick spray.
9. Spread mixture in pan.
10. Cool completely in refrigerator until firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
11. Cut into 24 bars. Store bars between layers of wax paper.
12. Yields 24 bars.

water, unflavored gelatin, apricots, raisins, rum flavoring, pecans, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=889447 (may not work)