Description
Luscious apricot oatmeal crumble bars blend sweet fruit with hearty oats in a delightful dessert. Homemade goodness fills each bite, promising comfort and satisfaction that calls you back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apricot preserves
Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating an 8×8 or 9×9-inch dish with non-stick spray, ensuring easy removal after baking. Position the oven rack in the center and warm the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Craft the foundational crumble mixture by blending softened butter, brown sugar, baking soda, rolled oats, and flour in a mixing bowl. Utilize a fork or pastry cutter to generate a textured, slightly cohesive mixture that maintains a loose, granular consistency.
- Compress precisely 2 cups of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform, tightly packed base layer that will support the upcoming apricot filling.
- Delicately spread apricot preserves across the crust, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow and potential burning during baking.
- Generously distribute the remaining oat mixture over the preserves, creating a rustic, uneven topping that will transform into a crispy, golden-brown surface during baking.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Watch for a rich golden color on the crumble and bubbling preserves, indicating the bars have reached optimal doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the baking dish. This resting period enables the layers to set and stabilize, facilitating clean, precise cutting. Once cooled, slice into nine equal squares and serve. Optional: complement with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Each bite promises a perfect balance between soft, gooey apricot layers and a crunchy, buttery oat topping that melts in your mouth.
- Storing these bars in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg