GFCF Spice Cookie Bars

This recipe comes from a Penzey's catalog of spices. I love Penzey's - their spices are great - if only they'd make their soup bases without wheat or soy! I made these bars for the kids but the adults couldn't keep away from them. So they didn't last long. Which is good.1 cup raisins or dried cranberries1 cup water1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup applesaucescant 1/2 cup sugarscant 1/2 cup brown