Ingredients:

•       1/2  Cup           Dried Apricots -- finely chopped
•       1/2  Cup           Raisins
•       1/3  Cup           Water
•          1  Cup           Flour
•          1  Tsp            Baking Powder
•       1/4  Tsp            Baking Soda
•          1  Cup           Sugar
•          2                    Eggs
•          1  Tb              Lemon Juice
•       1/2  Cup           Crushed Pineapple -- drained
•       1/2  Cup           Nuts -- chopped (optional)
•                               Powdered Sugar -- or frosting

•     1      Cup           Powdered Sugar
•     1      Tbsp          Butter
•   1/4     Cup           aPricot Preservesp

Direction:

 Cook apricots and raisins over low heat in water until water is
 absorbed.  Cool slightly and add remaining ingredients except powdered
 sugar or frosting.   Blend well and spread in a greased 9" pan.  Bake at
 350F for 35-40 minutes.  Cut into bars while warm and sprinkle with
 powdered sugar or spread with frosting.

 Blend well.  Spread on bars.

 Makes 24 bars