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Apricot Crumble Bars

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These Apricot Crumble Bars feature a buttery crust layered with sweet apricot jam and a crunchy streusel topping, making them perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour (or replace with additional all-purpose flour)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 18 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons), softened
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted preferred)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • 4 ounces dried apricots, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or orange juice)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare the baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  • Incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles wet sand.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Combine the reserved flour mixture with rolled oats, chopped almonds, and light brown sugar to make the streusel topping.
  • Add butter to the streusel mixture and form clumps.
  • Mix apricot jam, diced dried apricots, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Spread the apricot mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle the streusel topping on top.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely or until slightly warm before cutting into pieces.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
Chop almonds finely for better texture distribution in the topping.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 30