Recipe: Raisin Bars

Title: Raisin Bars
Categories: Diabetic, Desserts, Cooky/bars
Yield: 16 servings

1 c Raisins; 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg;
1/2 c Unsweetened apple juice; 1/4 ts Ground cloves;
1 c Whole wheat flour; 1 Egg;
1/2 ts Baking soda; 2 tb Vegetable oil;
1 ts Baking powder; Grated orange rind;
1 ts Ground cinnamon;

In a saucepan, combine the raisins and apple juice. Bring to a boil
and cool.

Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, egg and
vegetable oil together. Add the raisin mixture and blend thoroughly.
Spread the mixture into a lightly oiled 8 inch square pan. Sprinkle
on the grated orange rind.

Bake in 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire
rack and cut into bars.

1/16 recipe - 76 calories, 1 bread exchange 14 grams carbohydrate, 2
grams protein, 2 grams fat 47 mg sodium, 109 mg potassium, 17 mg
cholesterol

Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman, 1986
Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93