Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice

Method

  • Heat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
  • Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325. Spread filling over crust.
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.