Apricot and Raisin Fruit Bars Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut butter in pieces and place in the food processor bowl (fitted with the steel knife) with flour, powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
3. Process until blended using on/off turns (5-10 seconds).
4. Press into a 9 x 9-inch pan.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
6. While crust is baking, make the topping.
7. Place drained apricots, raisins, one tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar in the processor bowl and process until chopped finely (5-10 seconds).
8. Pour into a seperate bowl and set aside.
9. Add eggs to processor bowl and mix using on/off turns for 5-10 seconds.
10. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and apricots/raisin mixture.
11. Process using 3 on/off turns.
12. Fold in cashews, using one on/off turn.
13. Spoon mixture over baked crust, spreading evenly and covering whole crust.
14. Return to oven for 30-35 minutes or until done.
15. Cool on rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
16. Cut into squares.