Saucepan Fruit Bars

Ingredients

• 9 ounces condensed mincemeat
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 egg
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Crumble mincemeat into large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add water.

3. 3

   Stir over medium heat until lumps are thoroughly broken and water is absorbed.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Stir in fruits, nuts, milk, egg and bourbon.

6. 6

   Mix flour with baking soda and salt and stir into fruit mixture until well blended.

7. 7

   Spread into greased 13x9" pan.

8. 8

   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool on rack.

10. 10

    Cut into 2x1" bars. Makes about 48.

11. 11

    Store airtight in cool dry place.

12. 12

    Keeps about 2 weeks. Sift with powdered sugar just before serving.

13. 13

    Can be frozen.