Teresa's Recipes
Delicious Apricot Crisp Bars
These scrumptious Apricot Crisp Bars are the perfect blend of a buttery oat crust and a luscious, sweet apricot filling. With a golden, crunchy topping that contrasts beautifully with the soft fruit preserves, these bars are ideal for any occasion—whether as a delightful dessert, a sweet snack, or a charming addition to a picnic spread. Originating from the classic fruit crisp dessert tradition, these bars are not only easy to make but also evoke a sense of nostalgia with every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup, packed Brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Apricot preserves
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 12
- Dish Type: Dessert/Snack
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 31g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Sugar: 10g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring there are no large chunks of butter remaining.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
- Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the crust, ensuring it reaches all corners for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture generously over the apricot layer, creating a crunchy topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apricot filling is bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This will help them set and make slicing easier.
- Serve and enjoy! These bars are great on their own, or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Tips
- Feel free to substitute apricot preserves with your favorite fruit preserves like peach or raspberry for a different flavor twist.
- For added texture, consider mixing in some chopped nuts or seeds into the oat mixture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or frozen for longer shelf life.