Easy Apricot Crisp Bars – Sweet, Buttery & Perfect for Any Occasion!

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:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. 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.
3. Form the Base: Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
4. Add Filling: Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the base.
5. Top It Off: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and lightly press it down.
6. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling at the edges.
7. 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!

Easy Apricot Crisp Bars for Any Occasion

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• Author: Ena Recipes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 12 bars 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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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!

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup apricot preserves (ensure no added alcohol)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (use alcohol-free extract if needed)

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

• Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

• Add wet ingredients: Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is crumbly.

• Form the base: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan to form an even base.

• Spread the filling: Evenly layer the apricot preserves over the crust.

• Top and finish: Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top, gently pressing it down.

• Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.

 

• Cool completely in the pan, then cut into bars.

Notes

• Substitute apricot jam with other fruit preserves like peach or mango.

• For a crunchier texture, add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds to the crumble mixture.

• 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