apricot oatmeal bars
Apricot is another favorite fruit of mine. I know that my mom loved apricots also. She made these bars all the time. It is so delicious. Great for breakfast with your favorite coffee.
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yield
Makes 3 dozen bars
Ingredients
- CRUMB MIXTURE:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FILLING:
- 1 jar apricot preserves (10 oz.)
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
How To Make apricot oatmeal bars
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2CRUMB MIXTURE:
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Step 3In a large mixer bowl, combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Step 4Reserve one cup of the crumb mixture.
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Step 5Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
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Step 6FILLING:
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Step 7Spread apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge of the crumb mixture.
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Step 8Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut.
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Step 9Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Step 10Remove from the oven onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
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Step 11Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen bars.
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