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APRICOT BARS



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These hearty bars are a fruity and flavorful treat!

Provided by 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

APRICOT OAT BARS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h47m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups)
8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, at room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
  • Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
  • Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
  • Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams

APRICOT BARS



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Want an easy dessert recipe? Try making these apricot bars. They're unique and filled with apricot flavor. Pineapple chunks and raisins are throughout the bar and pair well with the apricots. These bars remind us of a fruit-flavored blondie. This is a light dessert when you want a treat but don't want something super heavy.

Provided by linda hennessey

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c dried apricots, cut into pieces
1/2 c raisins
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained, 8 oz.

Steps:

  • 1. Cook apricots and raisins in a saucepan of water for 10 minutes. Drain.
  • 2. In a bowl, cream butter, eggs, and sugar. Add lemon juice.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Add to creamed butter mixture.
  • 4. Add apricots, raisins, and pineapple.
  • 5. Pour into parchment lined 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until brown.
  • 6. Remove from pan. Cool. Dust with powdered sugar if you like. Cut into squares.

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