Apricot Seed Bars Recipe

Name: Apricot Seed Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened; 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup (250 mL) unbleached all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 3/4 tsp cinnamon (4 mL); 1 cup (250 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats; 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped dried apricots; 3/4 cup (175 mL) dried cranberries; 1/4 cup (50 mL) sesame seeds; 1/4 cup (50 mL) flaxseeds; 1/4 cup (50 mL) sunflower seeds; 13- by 9-inch (3 L) cake pan, greased

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup (250 mL) unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon (4 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup (175 mL) dried cranberries
1/4 cup (50 mL) sesame seeds
1/4 cup (50 mL) flaxseeds
1/4 cup (50 mL) sunflower seeds
13- by 9-inch (3 L) cake pan, greased

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2
In a bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth and creamy.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4
Stir into creamed mixture, mixing well.
5
Stir in rolled oats, apricots, cranberries, sesame seeds, flaxseeds and sunflower seeds.
6
Spread evenly in prepared pan.
7
Bake in preheated oven until top is set and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Let cool completely in pan on rack.
9
Cut into bars.
10
VARIATION
11
Replace cranberries with chopped dried figs or raisins.

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened, 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup (250 mL) unbleached all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apricot Seed Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Seed Bars

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