Apricot Crumb Bars
Absolutely delicious Apricot Crumb Bars that are simple to make. These are perfect for spring or any time of year!
Servings: 12
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 c rolled oats
- 1 c light-brown sugar packed
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ c apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang of foil on two sides. Grease foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
- Stir in oats and brown sugar, and use clean fingertips as needed to break up brown sugar clumps.
- Add butter, and using fingertips, work butter into mixture until evenly moistened.
- Add 4 cups of the oat mixture to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer.
- Spread apricot jam into an even layer over oat layer, coming within 1/4-inch of all edges.
- Sprinkle top evenly with remaining oat mixture, then slightly press into jam layer.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, approx 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Other jams/spreads can be used in place of apricot.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.8mg