Date Apricot Bars

Filling: Combine the dates, apricots, brown sugar and apricot juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil until thickened, approximately 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Dough: Mix together the butter and brown sugar. Add vanilla and blend. Add flour, soda and oats and mix well. (This can be done while the filling is boiling.)

Pour half of the dough into a 9 x 13 pan. Spread over the bottom and pat down lightly. Pour filling over this base and spread to cover. Sprinkle the other half of the dough mixture over the filling. Pat down lightly.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes.