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Apricot Crumble Bars

Delicious Apricot Crumble Bars: Quick, Easy & Gluten-Free!

These Apricot Crumble Bars are a quick and easy dessert that combines sweet apricots with a crunchy topping, offering a gluten-free option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Swap for gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned oats No substitutions needed.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Can use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt No substitutions needed.
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter Substitute with coconut oil for a vegan version.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped apricots Feel free to use fresh or dried varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract No substitutions needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh is best, but bottled works too.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Optional but enhances flavor.
For Topping
  • 3/4 cup Reserved crumb mixture Set aside from the crust mixture.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by combining all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, salt, and brown sugar until evenly blended. Cut in cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly, reserving ¾ cup for topping.
  2. Press half of the prepared crust mixture into the bottom of a lined baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Prepare the filling by simmering chopped apricots, honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a splash of water in a saucepan for 10-12 minutes until thickened.
  4. Spread the thickened apricot filling evenly over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  6. Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares or rectangles for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill ingredients to enhance texture. Adjust filling thickness as desired and remember to cool before slicing for neat edges.

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