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Close up shot of whole grain cranberry apricot bar on a white plate with cranberries sprinkled around.
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Whole Grain Cranberry Apricot Bars

Chewy, sweet and delicious dessert bars made with dried cranberries, apricot fruit spread, and whole grain!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces Gerry's Jam Bar Mix from Among Friends (1 package)
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup apricot fruit spread
  • ½ cup roughly chopped dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine bar mix and butter with a fork until a crumbly texture forms.
    14 ounces Gerry's Jam Bar Mix from Among Friends, 6 tablespoons butter
  • Add the egg and mix until combined.
    1 egg
  • Press half of the mixture in the bottom of a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish.
  • Spread the jam over the mix, leaving about ¼ inch border.
    ¾ cup apricot fruit spread
  • Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the jam.
    ½ cup roughly chopped dried cranberries
  • Distribute the remaining baking mix on the top and press with a spoon.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Notes

Adapted from the recipe provided on the packaging of Gerry's Jam Bar Mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.1mg