Ingredients

1 1/2lbs dried fruit mixed (Ie: apricots, dried cranberries, dried cherries)

1 1/2 cup water

10 oz sugar

1/2 cup lemon juice

20 oz light brown sugar

14 oz flour

12 oz oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

20 oz melt unsalted butter

1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.

Put the mixed fruit and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and sugar. Still well to combine and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients well.

Line a 16 x 12 inch pan with parchment paper. Press 1/2 the mixture into the pan. Top with fruit mixture then crumble the remaining mixture over the fruit. Sprinkle with nuts and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool in pan for at least 1 hour in the refridgerator. Cut into bars, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve