Fruit Bars Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Citron | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Pitted dates | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Raisins | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Figs | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Pecans | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| All purpose flour | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground allspice | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Eggs | 4 | |
| Egg yolk | 1 | |
| Molasses | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (light) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 6909 Calories from Fat 1893
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 223 g343.3%
Saturated Fat 41 g204.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1095.5 mg365.2%
Sodium 2712.4 mg113%
Total Carbohydrates 1212 g404.1%
Dietary Fiber 80.9 g323.7%
Sugars 720.8 g
Protein 105 g209.5%
Vitamin A 52.4% Vitamin C 139.6%
Calcium 231.9% Iron 305%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Grease well.
Cut citron into thick slices and grind with the rest of the fruit and nuts.
Mix well with 1 cup of the flour.
Sift remaining flour 3 times with baking powder, salt and spices.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly.
Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, and beat thoroughly after each addition.
Add molasses, then gradually stir in sifted flour mixture.
Add ground fruit and nuts and mix well.
Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool slightly in pan and drizzle with Orange Frosting.
Cut into bars while still warm.
Store in a tightly covered container.
Makes about 35 bars.
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