MethodSoak apricots over night in just enough water to cover them completely.
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C
- Combine all the ingredients for the base. Press into a tray,(9"/ 12") greased and lined with butter paper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or till the mixture is firm.
- Meanwhile, drain the apricots from water; remove the seeds and chop the fruit.
- Return to the soaking liquid and simmer till soft. Allow to cool.
- Mix the maida with baking powder and salt.
- Beat brown sugar and eggs together. Mix in maida , dates, vanilla essence nuts and raisins.
- Spread on the baked baser and bake further for 25-30 minutes or till the topping is set. Cool and cut into bars.