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Apricot Almond Bars by Divya Gugnani

Makes 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup dried apricots
3/4 cup almonds
3/4 cup granola
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup wheat germ
2/3 cup flour
2 tbsp. oil
2 to 4 tbsp. fruit juice
PREPARATION:
1. Place dried apricots, almonds, granola and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Mix chopped fruit and nuts with honey, wheat germ, flour and 2 tbsp. oil. Add enough liquid (2 to 4 tbsp. juice) to form a thick batter.
3. Press the batter into an 8-by-8-inch square greased pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
5. While still warm and pliable, cut into 12 evenly shaped bars then leave in the pan to cool.
6. Store the bars in plastic bags or freeze for up to 3 months.
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