Fruit Candy Bars

1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water 60 ml
1 c. dried apricots 250 ml
1 c. raisins 250 ml
1 c. pecans 250 ml
1 T. flour 15 ml
2 T. orange peel (grated) 30 ml
1 t. rum extract 5 ml

Sprinkle gelatin over water; allow to soften for 5 minutes. Heat and
stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Combine apricots, raisins, pecans, flour and orange peel in blender or food processor, working until finely chopped. Add to gelatin mixture. Add rum extract and stir to completely blend. Line 8-in. (20 cm) square pan with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Spread fruit mixture evenly into pan, and set aside to cool completely until candy is firm. Turn out onto cutting board, cut into 24 bars and wrap individually.