Recipe: Applesauce Raisin Bars

Applesauce Raisin Bars

1 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour, part or all whole-wheat
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350. Cook the raisins in water until they are soft. Drain
off water. In a med. bowl, combine the raisins, applesauce, eggs, syrup, oil
and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients and add to the med. bowl. Mix
well. Bake in a non-stick 9x12" pan for 30 mins. Cool 10-15 mins. before
serving. These also freeze well.