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Fruit and nut bars, one on a plate, the rest in the background along with some fresh, rosy apples.
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Easy Fruit and Nut Bars

These easy fruit and nut bars are full of autumn flavours. They are great for packed lunches, picnics and after-school snacks and go very well with a nice cup of tea.
Course Baked Goods, Biscuits and Cookies
Cuisine English
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 288kcal
Author Chris Mosler | Thinly Spread

Equipment

  • 1 20cm/8 inch square cake tin
  • Baking parchment

Ingredients

  • 500 g dessert apples peeled, cored and chopped
  • 75 ml unsweetened apple juice
  • 225 g mixed dried fruit such as sultanas, raisins, pitted dates, dried apricots
  • 125 g chopped nuts
  • 75 g rolled oats
  • 75 g plain flour
  • 25 g desiccated coconut
  • 25 g pumpkin seeds
  • 25 g sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp apricot conserve (optional) to glaze
UK Measurements - US Measurements

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F
  • Grease and line a 20cm/8 inch square baking tin with baking parchment. Leave enough parchment at the sides to use it to pull the bake out of the tin once cooked.
  • In a small saucepan cook the peeled, chopped apples and the apple juice for about 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Put all the other ingredients except the apricot conserve into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the cooked apple and mix well to combine.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared tin and press down well with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until turning brown.
  • Heat the apricot conserve in a small saucepan until liquid and brush over the top of the bake to glaze.
  • Leave to cool in the tin.
  • Use the baking parchment to lift the bake out of tin and onto a board.
  • Slice into ten bars using a sharp knife.

Notes

Nutritional information is only an approximate guideline. Calculations will vary according to the ingredients you use and your cooking methods.
Do read my post for additional tips and tricks to ensure a successful bake!
These fruit and nut bars will keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg