apricot oatmeal bars

Kaneohe, HI
Updated on Nov 29, 2010

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

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    CRUMB MIXTURE:
  • Step 3
    In a large mixer bowl, combine all crumb mixture ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Reserve one cup of the crumb mixture.
  • Step 5
    Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Step 6
    FILLING:
  • Step 7
    Spread apricot preserves to within 1/2 inch from the edge of the crumb mixture.
  • Step 8
    Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Step 10
    Remove from the oven onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Step 11
    Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen bars.

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