Apricot Cherry Bars

Step 1

Move a rack to a lower-middle position in the oven & preheat to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

Spray a 13"x9" glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray, & set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar & salt.

Step 4

Stir in the butter with a fork until well mixed & clumps have formed.

Step 5

Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of this mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, pressing to form a thin crust.

Step 6

Mix the coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots & milk in a large bowl, blending well.

Step 7

Pour this filling over the crust, distributing evenly & pressing it down.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the dried fruit filling.

Step 9

Bake about 30 minutes, until lightly golden, then cool to room temperature on a wire rack.

Step 10

Can be stored, covered, at room temperature up to 2 days.

Step 11

When ready to serve, cut into 1 1/2" squares.