APRICOT BARS

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These hearty bars are a fruity and flavorful treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened

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

Might Mugwagwa
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best apricot bars he's ever had.


Nirmal Khosla
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up fresh apricots.


Chodhary Arshad
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really liked these bars. The crust was buttery and the filling was sweet and tart.


sojib ahamed
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These bars were delicious! I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were perfect.


Ashiq Buledi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfect. They were a big hit at my potluck.


Adeel Jamil
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I love apricots and these bars were the perfect way to enjoy them. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Suresh Tamu
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


MAHFUZ AHAMMED
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I've never made apricot bars before, but these were so simple to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Shokat Khan
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These bars were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Ray Ayda
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best apricot bars he's ever had.


HD XJisan Islam
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These bars were a bit dry for my taste.


LITE ZUKS
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really liked these bars. The crust was buttery and the filling was sweet and tart.


Jamil King
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These were delicious! I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were perfect.


matan malka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my party.


Nathan Xholi
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These bars were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


Shauna Bicki
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A bit too sweet for my taste.


Addison Kelsay
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up fresh apricots.


tayshawn bacon
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Absolutely delicious and easy to make! Kids loved them.


Dheorantyn Kaleb
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Angel Kingsley
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These apricot bars were a hit with my family! The combination of the sweet apricots and the buttery crust was perfect.


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