Candied Fruit Bars

Candied fruits have been enjoyed as a sweet treat since ancient times, with the process of candying fruit dating back to the Middle Ages.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Candied Fruit Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Assorted candied fruits
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the candied fruits and chopped nuts.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow the bars to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.