Fruit Candy Bars Diabetic Recipe

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Fruit Candy Bars Diabetic Recipe

Ingredients:
One envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons orange peel (grated)
1 teaspoon rum extract

Directions:
Sprinkle gelatin over water; allow to soften for five minutes. Heat and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.

Combine apricots, raisins, pecans, flour and orange peel in blender or food processor, working until finely chopped. Add to gelatin mixture.

Add rum extract and stir to completely blend.

Line 8-inch square pan with plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Spread fruit mixture evenly into pan, and set aside to cool completely until candy is firm.

Turn out onto cutting board, cut into 24 bars and wrap individually. Yield: 24 bars

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories per bar: 68
Diabetic Exchange per bar: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat