Frosted Fruit Bars | A Vintage Recipe from My Mom’s Recipe Box

Today I’m sharing a special recipe I found tucked away in my mom’s recipe box—Frosted Fruit Bars! These soft, buttery bars are packed with golden raisins, candied fruit, chopped pecans, orange zest, warm spices, and topped with a sweet frosting that makes them extra special. This recipe felt like a little time capsule, and I knew I had to bring it back to life—with just a few little changes of my own. If you love old-fashioned recipes, vintage baking, and family favorites, I think you’re going to love these. I hope you enjoy this little trip through Mom’s recipe box with me today! Frosted Fruit Bars Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup candied fruit 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Zest of 2 medium oranges (about 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt For the frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons softened butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon orange zest Pinch of salt 2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice or milk, as needed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. 3. Cream together the butter and sugar until well combined. 4. Beat in the eggs, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and Fiori di Sicilia. 5. Stir in the flour, spices, and salt until combined. 6. Fold in the raisins, candied fruit, and pecans. 7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. 8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. 9. Cool completely. 10. Beat together frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable, then frost the cooled bars. 11. Cut into squares and serve. If you make these, let me know what you think! #oldfashionedrecipes #holidaybaking #vintagerecipes #fruitbars #dessertbars #bakingfromscratch #momsrecipebox #noreenskitchen These frosted fruit bars are a sweet, vintage treasure pulled straight from my mom's recipe box. This recipe is a true time capsule of flavors, featuring a soft, buttery base packed with golden raisins, candied fruit, chopped pecans, and fragrant orange zest. I have updated the original with a few personal touches, including warm spices and a hint of Fiori di Sicilia, to make these treats perfect for any occasion. If you enjoy vintage baking, these bars are a wonderful way to connect with family traditions in the kitchen. Preparing these bars is simple and satisfying, resulting in a tender dessert that balances the sweetness of the fruit with a bright, citrus-infused frosting. Whether you are planning ahead for holiday baking or just want to fill your cookie jar with something special, this recipe is a reliable classic. It is one of those old-fashioned recipes that reminds me why I love spending time at the stove. Subscribe for weekly kitchen projects and let me know in the comments if you have a favorite family recipe you like to bake! Get my cookbooks here: http://bit.ly/1czqM5R Business Inquiries can be sent to: info@noreenskitchen.com Check me out on social media! Facebook: http://on.fb.me/12bdibt X (FomerlyTwitter): @noreenskitchen Instagram: @Noreenskitchen Have a question for me? Send me an email: info@noreenskitchen.com Noreen's Kitchen Community Guidelines (The Rules) http://bit.ly/2i7VocU Any links to Amazon are, in many cases, affiliate links. Produced by Noreen's Kitchen ©2008-2016 all rights reserved All embeds must live link to Noreen's Kitchen channel. No Editorial Excerpts without permission, Violators agree to pay royalties, all court costs, all collections & all lawyers fees.