Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Apricot Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats feature a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of luscious apricot filling bursting with fruity goodness, and a sprinkle of crunchy streusel topping. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a satisfying crunch and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible Apricot Bars. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APRICOT CRUMBLE BARS
These delicious Apricot Crumble Bars are a fun dessert recipe!
Provided by Kim
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or foil. Spray the dish with non stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt. Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat 16 Tablespoons (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) of butter at low speed into the flour until it is incorporated and looks like wet sand. (Alternatively, do this in a large bowl with your fingers, squishing the butter into the flour).
- Remove one cup of the flour mixture for the topping and set aside.
- Take the remaining flour mixture and press it into an even layer across the bottom of the dish.
- Bake the bottom crust in the dish until the edges just start to brown, approximately 15 minutes.
- While the bottom crust is baking, combine the reserved flour mixture, oats, almonds, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter to the almond mixture and pinch it to combine, making clumps of the streusel. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the apricot jam, diced apricots, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- When the bottom crust has been removed from the oven, spread the apricot jam mixture across the warm crust. Then sprinkle the streusel mixture across the top.
- Bake the crumble bars for approximately 20-25 minutes until the top is browned and the edges of the apricot mixture are bubbling.
- Let cool completely or until just slightly warm, approximately 2 hours. Use the foil or parchment to remove the bars from the dish and cut into pieces. Re-warm if desired in pieces or as a whole. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 bar
APRICOT SHORTBREAD BARS
Apricot Shortbread Bars are the perfect soft, buttery bars with sweet apricot jam spread over the top for a bright summery flavor.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x10 baking dish with baking spray.
- To your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in egg yolks and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Spread about half the mixture into the baking dish and press gently.
- Spread apricot jam over the shortbread.
- Sprinkle remaining shortbread mixture over the apricot jam.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APRICOT MUD HEN CAKE BARS
These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I've been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile for meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form; gently fold in pecans., Spread preserves over hot cake. Spread meringue over preserves, sealing meringue to edges of pan. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MOST AWESOME APRICOT OATMEAL BARS
Another apricot recipe from my Mom's collection. These also have honey and that was a BIG deal on Shupert's Honey Farm. At one point my Dad kept over 200 hives of bees. Honey was never in short supply in our kitchen. Honey adds moistness to baked goods which is wonderful. Just don't use too much of the stronger flavored honey in...
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cookies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine apricots and water and cook in a small covered pan for 10 minutes at medium heat. Remove the lid and continue to cook until apricots are tender and almost all of the water has evaporated. Add preserves, 1 tablespoon sugar, and almond extract. Stir and cook until preserves are melted and everything is well mixed. Remove from heat and cool.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, brown sugar, honey, flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Mix together well. Press 1/2 of this mixture in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Spread cooled filling over crust spreading evenly. Top with remaining oatmeal-flour mixture. Press down on top gently to get air gaps out.
- 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Do not over-bake. Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Run a knife around the edges of pan to loosen and then cut in bars. After cutting, leave in pan to cool completely.
APRICOT OAT BARS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h47m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
- Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
- Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
- Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams
APRICOT BARS
These hearty bars are a fruity and flavorful treat!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, cook all filling ingredients, stirring constantly, just to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apricots are tender and filling has thickened. Cool.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup whole wheat flour, the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat egg, brown sugar, oil, orange juice concentrate and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough mixture for topping.
- Pat remaining dough in pan. Spread filling over dough. Add remaining 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour and the butter to reserved dough mixture. With pastry blender or fork, mix until crumby; sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg
AWESOME APRICOT BARS
I first tasted these sinful cookies at my bridal shower, and my mother-in-law had to trade a secret family recipe to get this one. These have been a hit every time I've made them. The dough will be rather dense, so I suggest using a large stand mixer or your hands to combine the ingredients.
Provided by Dr. Jen
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 12-24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Press 1/2 of mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.
- Spread jam on top.
- Press remaining mixture on top (flatten first like pancakes & lay on top of jam; if there are spaces, they will fill in).
- Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees or until pale golden color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.4, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 144.3, Sodium 232.3, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 43.8, Protein 8.6
Tips:
- Prep Work: Before you start, ensure your oven is preheated to the desired temperature and all ingredients are measured accurately. Using a digital kitchen scale is recommended for precise measurements.
- Mixing: To achieve a smooth and lump-free batter, mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl before gradually incorporating them into the wet ingredients. Avoid over-mixing, as this can result in a tough texture.
- Baking: Keep a close eye on the baking time, as over-baking can dry out the bars. Insert a toothpick into the center of the pan; if it comes out clean, the bars are done. Allow them to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Glaze: For a shiny and flavorful glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, apricot preserves, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set before slicing.
Conclusion:
Apricot bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fruit with a buttery shortbread crust. With their vibrant color and irresistible flavor, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a special gift, these bars are a true indulgence that will satisfy your sweet cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this culinary journey to create your own batch of irresistible apricot bars. Happy baking!
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