6 oz. dried apricots, snipped
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/3 c. whole bran cereal
3 tbsp. water
1 c. water
2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1/3 c. butter

Simmer apricots, covered, in 1 cup water for 20 to 25 minutes. Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon; stir into apricot mixture. Cook until bubbly. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

Combine remaining flour, oats and cereal. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup of crumb mixture. Stir the 3 tablespoons water into remaining crumbs. Press mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking dish. Top with apricot mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over apricot mixture; press lightly. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool; cut into bars. 24 bars.