Saucepan Fruit Bars

• 9 ounces condensed mincemeat
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon (optional)
• 34 cup water
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
• 12 teaspoon baking soda
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 egg
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• powdered sugar (optional)

1. Crumble mincemeat into large saucepan.
2. Add water.
3. Stir over medium heat until lumps are thoroughly broken and water is absorbed.
4. Cool.
5. Stir in fruits, nuts, milk, egg and bourbon.
6. Mix flour with baking soda and salt and stir into fruit mixture until well blended.
7. Spread into greased 13x9" pan.
8. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool on rack.
10. Cut into 2x1" bars.
11. Makes about 48.
12. Store airtight in cool dry place.
13. Keeps about 2 weeks.
14. Sift with powdered sugar just before serving.
15. Can be frozen.

condensed mincemeat, bourbon, water, flour, mixed candied fruit, baking soda, salt, nuts, egg, condensed milk, powdered sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/saucepan-fruit-bars-273064 (may not work)