Name: Cranberry Pear Oatmeal Power Bars
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup dried pears, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped; 3/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 1/2 tablespoon corn syrup; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Cranberry Pear Oatmeal Power Bars

Give yourself a boost with these tasty dried-fruit oatmeal bars. You can substitute a natural, sugar-free sweetener such as truvia for the sugar and honey for the corn syrup for a healthy snack.

Notes

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Cooking Time20 min

Ingredients

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup dried pears, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoon corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

In large bowl, combine oats and dried fruit; set aside.
In large heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, salt, lemon rind, corn syrup and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in oat mixture. Turn into 13x9-inch baking pan; press mixture to form an even layer.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.