Fruit Bars
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
**Preheat the Oven:**
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 3
**Mix Dry Ingredients:**
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- 5
**Combine Wet Ingredients:**
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Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly but cohesive.
- 7
**Assemble the Bars:**
- 8
Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a crust. Spread the fruit preserves evenly over this layer. If using, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts on top of the preserves.
- 9
Crumble the remaining mixture over the fruit layer, pressing down gently.
- 10
**Bake the Bars:**
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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**Cool and Cut:**
- 13
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles to share with your friends!
These delightful fruit bars are sweet, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor. They’re easy to make, easy to share, and oh-so-enjoyable—perfect for any gathering!
Flavor Profile
These fruit bars boast a lovely balance of sweetness and a slightly tangy note from the fruit preserves. The oats provide a wonderful chewy texture, complemented by the buttery base. Each bite is like a flavor explosion of fruity goodness that will surely put a smile on anyone's face!
I hope you enjoy making these fabulous fruit bars! Let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like to modify anything!
