Almond Fruit Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. sifted flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 c. slivered almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped candied cherries
  • 1/2 c. golden raisins, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Melt in saucepan over low heat butterscotch pieces and butter.
  3. Remove from heat and add brown sugar and sifted ingredients.
  4. Press into bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  5. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes.
  6. Combine and spread over hot crust almonds, candied cherries, raisins, eggs, sugar and orange peel.
  7. Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes more.
  8. Remove from oven and cool.
  9. Cut into 1 1/2 x 2-inch bars. Makes about 36.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 97.1g 35% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 40.8g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12425.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 450.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Calcium 1578.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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