These soft and chewy apricot crisp bars combine a buttery oat crumble with a sweet, jammy apricot center. They’re simple to make, travel well, and are loved by kids and adults alike perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes or cozy tea-time treats!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup apricot preserves (or jam, with no added alcohol)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (ensure alcohol-free version)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make Crust and Topping: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until crumbly.
- Form the Base: Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Add Filling: Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the base.
- Top It Off: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and lightly press it down.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- Cool and Cut: Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Kcal: ~220 per bar | Servings: 12 bars
Golden, gooey and gloriously simple these apricot bars will become your go-to treat for every occasion!
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Easy Apricot Crisp Bars for Any Occasion
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft, chewy and bursting with sweet apricot flavor, these easy crisp bars are made with a buttery oat crumble that doubles as the base and topping. Perfect for snacks, parties, picnics or tea-time a versatile treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup apricot preserves (ensure no added alcohol)
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½ tsp vanilla extract (use alcohol-free extract if needed)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Add wet ingredients: Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is crumbly.
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Form the base: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan to form an even base.
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Spread the filling: Evenly layer the apricot preserves over the crust.
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Top and finish: Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top, gently pressing it down.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
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Cool completely in the pan, then cut into bars.
Notes
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Substitute apricot jam with other fruit preserves like peach or mango.
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For a crunchier texture, add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds to the crumble mixture.
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Make it dairy-free by using plant-based butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~14 g
- Sodium: ~90 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~30 g
- Fiber: ~1.5 g
- Protein: ~2.5 g
- Cholesterol: ~20 mg
