Brenda’s Fruit Bars

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Brenda's Fruit Bars : A Sweet and Fruity Delight

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

442

Sugar

39g

Fat

17g

Brenda's Fruit Bars are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. These bars are easy to make and can be customized with any type of pie filling. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just as a sweet treat. These fruity bars are a great way to enjoy the taste of pie without all the fuss of making a crust. With their perfectly-balanced sweetness, they are sure to become a household favorite.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.	Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the margarine mixture and mix well. Spread half of this mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
4.	Spread the pie filling over the mixture in the pan.
5.	Drop the remaining half of the flour mixture onto the top of the pie filling.
6.	Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7.	While still warm, ice the top with a powdered sugar icing.

PROS

Brenda’s Fruit Bars are a delicious and fruity dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

They are easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour.

These bars are a great way to use up leftover pie filling and are sure to please everyone’s sweet tooth.

CONS

These fruit bars can be a bit high in sugar and calories, so it’s best to enjoy them in moderation.

The bars may become soggy if stored improperly, so be sure to keep them in an airtight container.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these fruit bars may not be the healthiest dessert option, they contain fruit which provides essential nutrients and antioxidants.
In addition, they are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without consuming overly processed sweets.

	1 cup margarine
	1 3/4 cups sugar
	4 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	3 cups flour
	1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
	1 can pie filling ( flavor of choice )
	powdered sugar icing