Well this isn't a main dish but its a dessert that I grew up with, and continue to make to this day.
Its great for road trips as it "ripens" and becomes better each day. One improvement mom made and i also do is to take and food process half the raisins, it creates a moister bar.
Old Fashioned Boiled Rasin Bar:
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