Fruit And Nut Bars

• 1 1/2lbs dried fruit mixed (Ie: apricots, dried cranberries, dried cherries)
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 10 oz sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 20 oz light brown sugar
• 14 oz flour
• 12 oz oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 20 oz melt unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Put the mixed fruit and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and sugar. Still well to combine and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients well.
4. Line a 16 x 12 inch pan with parchment paper. Press 1/2 the mixture into the pan. Top with fruit mixture then crumble the remaining mixture over the fruit. Sprinkle with nuts and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool in pan for at least 1 hour in the refridgerator. Cut into bars, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve

mixed, water, sugar, lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, salt, butter, walnuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/fruit-and-nut-bars-1213138 (may not work)