Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3 tbsp. corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • chocolate chips

Method

  • Lightly grease 9-inch square cake pan; line with foil, leaving 2-inch over hang.In heavy saucepan, melt butter with honey over medium heat, stirring until smooth; remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla; stir in oats, almonds,peanuts, and coconut until well coated.
  • Quickly spread onto lightly greased baking sheet; Bake in 350F 180C oven, stirring twice, for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted.T ransfer to prepared pan.
  • Stir in corn syrup and 1 tb water until thoroughly coated.
  • Stir in apricots and raisins.
  • With spatula, firmly press into even layer.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes longer or just until dried.
  • Let cool completely on rack.
  • Invert onto back of baking sheet; peel off foil.
  • invert onto board; cut into bars.
  • Bars can be stored in airtight container for up to 5 days.