Fruit and Nut Cereal Bars
Cook corn syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil (OR in a 1-quart microwave-safe container, microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until syrup boils). Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and peanut butter until blended thoroughly. Add dried fruit mixture and nuts; stir to combine. Stir in cereal until thoroughly coated.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Crown® Lily White® Corn Syrup OR Beehive® OR Crown® Golden Syrup
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy OR chunky)
- 1 package (7 ounces) OR 1-1/4 cups dried fruit pieces, such as: cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, cherries, diced apricots, etc...
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet miniature chocolate chips OR candy-coated chocolate pieces
Method
Cook corn syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil (OR in a 1-quart microwave-safe container, microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until syrup boils). Remove from heat.
Stir in baking soda and peanut butter until blended thoroughly. Add dried fruit mixture and nuts; stir to combine. Stir in cereal until thoroughly coated.
Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch pan and pat into place. Top with miniature chocolate chips and press down.
Cool and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
