Fruit Candy Bars
Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 C. water
1 C. dried apricots
1 C. raisins
1 C. pecans
1 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. orange peel, grated
1 tsp. rum extract
Cooking Instructions
Sprinkle gelatin over water; allow to soften for 5 minutes. Heat and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Combine apricots, raisins, pecans, flour and orange peel in blender or food processor, working until finely chopped. Add to gelatin mixture. Add rum extract and stir to completely blend. Line an 8-incg square pan with plastic wrap or wax paper. Spread fruit mixture evenly into pan; set aside to cool completely until candy is firm. Turn out onto cutting board. Cut into bars and wrap individually.
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16:
