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Quick Crumb Raisin Bars
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Pillsbury's Complete Book of Baking, this is a comforting dessert, sure to please!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut
3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter
Directions:
1. In medium saucepan, bring raisins and water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
3. Drain; stir in applesauce, lemon juice and cinnamon.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat oven to 350*F.
6. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut.
7. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Reserve 2 1/2 cups of crumb mixture for topping.
9. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
10. Spread evenly with filling.
11. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; press lightly.
12. Bake at 350*F.
13. for 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown.
14. Cool completely.
15. Cut into bars.
16. Yield: 36 bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com