Eggless Mixed Fruit Dried Slice Recipes

DRIED APRICOT SLICE

Steps:

• Place apricots and sultanas in saucepan with water and honey, simmer til half liquid evaporated. Do not drain.
• Add remaining ingredients except coconut; mix well.
• Divide mixture into 3.
• Shape into logs, 15 cm long.
• Roll in coconut (easier don on plastic wrap and logs wrapped in plastic wrap).
• Chill 2 hours before slicing.

BAKED FRUIT SLICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190C and line a 28cm x 18cm pan with baking paper.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan.
• Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Add egg, fruit, sifted flour and spice and mix well.
• Press into pan and bake for 20 minutes.
• The slice should be soft and chewy rather than crisp.
• Allow to cool and then cut into squares.

HEALTHY FRUIT SLICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180º C (350º F). Grease 11" X 7" pan.
• Mix together flour, eggs, butter, sugar and mixed spice.
• Add coconut and fruit. Beat well.
• Press into pan and bake for 26-30 minutes.
• Cut into squares while warm.