American · serves 2

Layer Fruit Bars

Everything layered straight into the tin, condensed milk poured over. No mixing bowl.

35 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 115g butter
  • 115g oats
  • 55g glace cherries, chopped
  • 115g raisins
  • 55g chocolate chips
  • 55g desiccated coconut
  • 400g condensed milk

Method

  1. Melt the butter and pour it into a shallow 23x33cm tray.
  2. Scatter the oats evenly over the butter. Don't stir.
  3. Cherries, raisins and chocolate chips over the oats.
  4. Coconut over that, then pour the condensed milk evenly across the whole thing.
  5. 160°C for 20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool slightly, cut while warm, then cool completely on a rack.

Questions people ask about Layer Fruit Bars

How long does Layer Fruit Bars take?

About 35 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Layer Fruit Bars?

Scatter the oats evenly over the butter. Don't stir.

What can I use instead of condensed in Layer Fruit Bars?

Use 120ml evaporated milk simmered with 100g sugar until thick.

Can I make Layer Fruit Bars ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Layer Fruit Bars vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Layer Fruit Bars?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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