Apricot Oatmeal Bars, Just Like You Remember!
photo by 2Bleu
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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24 bars
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups dried apricots, chopped (about 15 to 16 ounces)
- 4 cups flour
- 3 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the apricots in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
- In work bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Add butter and beat on low speed until a crumbly mixture is formed, about 1 minute. Place half the mixture into the pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Spread apricots evenly over surface, then sprinkle remaining crumbs over the top. The pan will be almost full.
- Bake in center of oven until light golden brown, about 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and cool completely (do not cut while warm or bars will be too crumbly). Gently cut into 24 pieces with a small, sharp knife.
- Store in airtight container or cookie tin between layers of parchment or waxed paper.
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Reviews
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These were tasty but fell completely apart but that is probably due to my replacing the butter with canola oil to be dairy free. I also made them gluten free by using a lesser quantity of a gluten free flour mix (which did not include a gum because I forgot) and gluten free quick-cooking oats. I liked the flavour but dont think I will make these again because of the problem of them falling apart.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
kiwidutch
Netherlands