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Apricot Oat Bars Easy Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Shirleyoma / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago I love Apricots and these bars (a little crumbly) are to die for! On the healthier side too! From Home & Garden Book Prep:10m Cook:35m Servings:1620	Shirleyoma
	apricots oats honey

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Ingredients

10 ounces dried apricots (about 1 1/2 cups)

3/4 cup boiling water

3 cups uncooked rolled oats

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)

7 tablespoons honey (6 n 1)

6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (I use 3 tab. Brown sugar Splenda)

1/3 cup apricot jam

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F and arrange the rack in middle. Butter an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Place apricots in a large mixing bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until apricots are plumped up and have absorbed almost all the water, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using); mix until evenly combined, and set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine butter, 6 tablespoons of the honey, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and foamy, about 5 minutes.

Pour honey mixture over oat mixture, stirring until oats are well coated. Press 1/2 of the oat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to help ensure an even layer.

Combine soaked apricots, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, jam, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor. Process until mixture is puréed (it will resemble baby food), about 1 minute.

Spread apricot filling evenly over oat base and sprinkle with remaining oat mixture, pressing it gently with your fingers. Bake until the bottom is golden brown and the top is well browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish, allowing at least 12 hours for it to fully set up. Slice into squares

and serve.

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Comments

danadooley 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oooh, cinnamon and vanilla! I'm in! These look marvellous. Great recipe - I like the fact that it's on the "healthier side" lol Thanks for sharing.

minitindel 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Yum i love apricots my mom used to make home made fried apricot pies.... so i know i will like this thanks

jett2whit 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Hi there! sounds really good!
Jett

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Sounds great! I know I am trying this one.

magali777 1 year, 8 months ago said:
They look terrific! thank you!

magandab 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Sounds fabulous! I love apricots! High 5 to you.

lunasea 1 year, 8 months ago said:
These look so delicious, Shirley - can't wait to try them. You get a high 5 from me, hon - thanks so much!

henrie 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Count me in on a high five also! Great post.

magandab 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I made these yesterday and they are WONDERFUL. I didn't have any apricot jam, so I used orange marmalade. I think I'll prefer that, as it cuts the sweetness just a bit. Yummy treat for office mates today!

orangeskipper 1 year, 7 months ago said:
5 more forks here!

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