Fruit bars

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205 c). Greasei a shallow 11" x 7" baking pan with butter.
2. Put butter, sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan; stir continuously over medium heat until melted.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stiri rolled oats into melted mixture.
5. Spread half of mixture in bottom of pan to form a thin layer.
6. Press with the back of a spoon to compact the mixture and smooth the top. In a medium-size bowl, mix apricots, dates and prunes together.
7. Sprinkle evenly over top of packed mixture.
8. Spread remaining mixture on top of fruit; press with spoon again.
9. Bakei about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Cool 5 minutes.
11. Using a knife, mark surface of mixture with lines to use as a guide for cutting.
12. Leave in pan to cool completely.
13. Cut ini squares, then lift out with a small spatula.
14. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.