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Homemade Apricot Crisp Bars

Deliciously sweet and tangy apricot crisp bars with a buttery oat topping, perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 2 cups dried apricots chopped
  • 1 cup water for soaking apricots
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crust and topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the apricot filling
  1. Soak the chopped apricots in water for about 30 minutes until softened.
  2. Drain the apricots and mix them with honey and vanilla extract.
Make the crust and topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Mix until crumbly and set aside half of the mixture for topping.
Assemble and bake
  1. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Spread the apricot filling evenly over the crust.
  3. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top of the apricots.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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