Apricot Crumble Squares Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Crumble Squares

• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen apricots (thawed and drained)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Apricot Crumble Squares

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. **Make the Crust:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 6-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.
8. **Make the Topping:** Arrange 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen apricots (thawed and drained) evenly over the baked crust.
9. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
10. Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the apricots.
11. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apricots are tender.
12. Let the crumble squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.