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Apricot Bars
These apricot bars feature a buttery oat and almond crust, a thick layer of sweet-tart apricot preserves, and a crumbly topping. Easy to make with simple ingredients—perfect for snacking or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (148 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (48 g) almond meal (or almond flour or ground almonds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/4 cups (about 400 g) apricot preserves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan.
- Combine the oats, flour, sugar, almond meal, salt, and almond extract. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture forms loose crumbs. The mixture should hold together when pinched.
- Set aside about 1 cup to use for the topping.
- Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the preserves over the top of the crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top of the preserves. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top. Press down lightly.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
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