Fresh Fruit Fiesta Bars

From: J-Lynn

On Jan 13, 2008

Very good! We aren't always fans of fruit in our sweets, but this is one of the better fruit desserts. Few changes I made: I didn't bake the base quite as long as called for- I didn't want it to be too hard at the end. I left out the banana and subbed craisins for raisins. I DICED the apples, then mixed the fruit mixture in my electric mixer so that everything would be sort of smashed up. That made a LOT of juice, so I decided to drain almost all the juice off before putting in pan. My bars were still quite moist, but I had no problem getting them out of the pan neatly. (I also sprayed the pan). Good recipe; I especially like the nutrition facts.

From: Midwest Maven

On Jun 29, 2007

These were really good. A great snack or quick grab and go breakfast. Very easy too, thanks! Made for ZWT3.

From: *Asha*

On Jan 9, 2006

Yuuummmyyy!!! This is a winner if you are looking for something sweet and healthy. It's a dessert, snack, or breakfast. The sensations in my mouth were so incredible: soft, sweet, crunchy, and tart. I skipped the raisins (my DH doesn't like them) and added chopped walnuts instead. It only gets better and better in the fridge over the next couple of days (if it lasts that long!) It's a keeper for me. I can't wait to make it again. Thank you for posting this tasty treat!

From: Thorsten

On Oct 4, 2005

Easy-peasy to make, but your guest will believe that you have spent hours in the kitchen to make these fantastic fiesta bars. I like the taste of the malty brown sugar and cinnamon in the base and topping. The fruity topping adds a freshness which you expect in a compote, but not in a bar. The topping is moist but not watering. And take a look at the ingredients, it is healthier than you would expect it from such a sweet treat. We have a winner here in every sense. Thanks for sharing.