Apricot Oatmeal Bars Just Like You Remember Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Oatmeal Bars Just Like You Remember

• Dried Apricots
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• Quick Cooking Oats
• Light Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Unsalted Butter

How to Make Apricot Oatmeal Bars Just Like You Remember

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dried apricots and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until softened.
4. Remove from heat and drain the apricots well. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan to form an even layer.
8. Spread the drained apricots evenly over the crumb layer.
9. Crumble the remaining crumb mixture over the apricots.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 pieces.
12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.