Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups dried apples (about 7 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries (about 4 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (16 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish)

Instruction

  • Prepare filling: In a large saucepan, simmer apples, cherries, and cider, stirring occasionally, until fruits are softened and plump, about 5 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of liquid and drain remaining liquid. Let cool. Use kitchen shears to cut any large pieces of apple into bite-size pieces, or coarsely chop fruit. Combine with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and reserved cooking liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or line with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk together oats, flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until you have pea sized crumbles. 
  • Press 3 1/2 cups of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish (you’ll have about 6 cups.) Spread fruit filling on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border on all sides. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool in baking dish on a wire rack completely before cutting. Cut into 24 bars. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days