Cranberry Apricot Granola Bars Delicious Recipes

APRICOT-CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, extending paper over sides of pan, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In food processor, pulse granola a few times to break up into smaller pieces. Set aside.
• In large bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and molasses. Add granola, cranberries and apricots; stir thoroughly to combine. Pour mixture into pan; press firmly into pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Freeze uncovered 1 hour.
• Using parchment paper, lift mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Place bars on paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered at least 1 hour longer before serving. Store in freezer.

CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil 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°F. Spread filling evenly over crust.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

CRANBERRY-APRICOT GRANOLA BARS--DELICIOUS!!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over edges of pan. Lightly coat the foil with vegetable cooking spray;set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together the granola, oats, fruit, and flour.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg, honey, oil, and cinnamon. Add to granola mixture. Stir until combined.
• Pat mixture firmly into prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 min or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Use foil to lift mixture from pan. Trim edges, if desired. Cut into bars.
• To store, place in airtight container and store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.