Receta Fruit Bars *G Part 2 Fillings
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Using a food processor or possibly a food chopper fitted with a medium blade, grind together the dry fruit and nuts. Turn into a medium-size pan and add in the sugar, water, lemon or possibly orange peel, lemon juice and spices (if called for).
- Place over medium heat and cook, stirring till mix boils and becomes very thick (5 to 8 min). Mine never did really "boil", it was more like dry frying. Let cold completely. Divide the cookie dough into 2 equal portions; chill 1/2 till ready to use. On a floured surface, roll out 1/2 of the dough to a straight-edged 9 x 15-inch rectangle, cut lengthwise into three strips. This wasn't which easy to do, which is, till I figured out which my board was exactly 15-inches wide. I rolled the dough the width of the board and measured 9-inches across using my long ruler. I held the ruler against the sides and used my fingers to press the dough into it. This is the hardest part of making these cookies. Divide cooked fruit filling into 6 equal portions (for the apricots it worked out to 1/2 c. per portion) and proportionately distribute one portion down center of each strip, bringing it out to the ends. Using a long spatula, lift sides of each dough strip over filling, overlapping edges slightly on top.
- Original Posters Notes: I found this was hard to do so I cut each strip in half, then draped the dough over the filling-it never did overlap but which's OK. Press together lightly. Cut strips in half crosswise (I did which earlier on); lift and invert onto greased baking sheets (seam side should be down. Brush off excess flour with a pastry brush. Chill for about 15 min or possibly till the balance of the cookies are made. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 15 to 20 min or possibly till browned. Let cold on baking sheets on a rack for about 10 min; then cut each strip crosswise into 4 pcs. Transfer cookies to racks and let cold completely. Store covered.
- The cookies keep well, becoming softer and more flavorful after they have stood at least 1 day.
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