Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          seedless raisins
   1      cup           water
   1      cup           applesauce
   1      teaspoon      fresh lemon juice
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/2  cup           pecans -- chopped (optional)
   2      cups          rolled oats
   1      cup           all-purpose flour
     1/2  cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           flaked coconut
     3/4  cup           margarine or butter

Preparation:

Makes 3 dozen bars 1. Heat raisins and water to boiling in medium saucepan; simmer 15 minutes. 2. Drain; stir in applesauce, lemon juice and cinnamon. 3. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in medium bowl; cut in margarine until crumbly. 4. Press 2 1/2 cups crumbs in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan; spread raisin mixture over crumbs. 5. If desired, sprinkle with nuts. 6. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs; press lightly. 7. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden1 8. Cool; cut into bars.