Apple Apricot Bars (Diabetic) Recipe

• 3/4 c. minced dry apples
• 3/4 c. minced dry apricots
• 3 1/2 tsp Equal(r) for Recipes or possibly 12 packets Equal(r) sweetener
• 1 c. water
• 5 Tbsp. margarine, softened
• 1 3/4 tsp Equal(r) for Recipes or possibly 6 packets Equal(r) sweetener
• 1 x egg
• 2 x egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt Skim lowfat milk

1. Heat apples, apricots, 3 1/2 tsp.
2. Equal(r) for Recipes, and water to boiling in small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, till fruit is tender and water is absorbed, about 10 min.
3. Process mix in food processor or possibly blender till smooth; cold.
4. Beat margarine and 1 3/4 tsp.
5. Equal(r) for Recipes in medium bowl till fluffy; beat in egg, egg whites, and vanilla.
6. Fold in combined flour, baking soda, and salt.
7. Divide dough into 4 equal parts; roll each into a log about 5 inches long.
8. Chill, covered, till hard, about 2 hrs.
9. Roll 1 piece dough on floured surface into rectangle 12 x 4 inches.
10. Spread 1/4 of the fruit filling
11. In a 1 1/2 inch strip in the center of dough.
12. Fold sides of dough over filling, pressing edges to seal.
13. Cut filled dough in half and place on greased cookie sheet.
14. Repeat with remaining dough and fruit filling.
15. Brush top of dough lightly with lowfat milk; bake in preheated 400*F (200*C) oven till lightly browned, 10 to 12 min.
16. Remove from pan and cold on wire racks; cut into 1 1/2 inch bars.
17. Store in airtight container.
18. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apple-apricot-bars-diabetic-66187 (may not work)