Apricot Oat Bars Recipe

Name: Apricot Oat Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; Filling; 1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups); 8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup); Crust; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packed cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
Filling
1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups)
8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
Crust
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
3
Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper.
4
Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
5
Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots.
6
Set aside.
7
Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
8
Stir in the oats and walnuts.
9
Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
10
Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
11
Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan.
12
Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten.
13
Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes.
14
Cool for 1 hour.
15
Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

1080

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, Filling, 1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups), 8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup), and more.

Yes, Apricot Oat Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apricot Oat Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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