Apricot Oatmeal bars are the perfect mix of a sweet and tart baked delight. With a chewy and crumbly texture, this naturally sweet dessert has wonderful flavor. Although apricots are a summer fruit, you’re going to want to enjoy this treat year-round.
Recipe Image
Servings
48 Bars
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In medium bowl, combine oats, 1-1/2 cups ground almonds, flour and salt; mix well.
Set aside.
In large bowl, beat butter and 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar until creamy.
Add egg yolks, vanilla and almond extract; beat well.
Stir in oat mixture; mix well.
Reserve 1-1/3 cups; put in small bowl and set aside.
Spread remaining oat mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool 10 minutes on wire rack.
In small bowl, combine preserves, apricots and liqueur; mix well.
Spread evenly over partially baked crust.
Add remaining 1/2 cup ground almonds to reserved oat mixture; mix well.
Drop by 1/4 teaspoonfuls evenly over apricot mixture.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
Cut into bars.
Store tightly covered.
Recipe Unique ID
quaker-420-en
Recipe Filters
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Product
Ingredient Product Title
Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
Ingredient Amount
2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
ground almonds or pecans, divided
Ingredient Amount
1 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
all-purpose flour
Ingredient Amount
1/2 Teaspoon(s)
Ingredient Value
salt (optional)
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
(3 sticks) butter, softened
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, divided
Ingredient Amount
4
Ingredient Value
egg yolks or 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Ingredient Amount
2 Teaspoon(s)
Ingredient Value
vanilla
Ingredient Amount
1/2 Teaspoon(s)
Ingredient Value
Almond extract
Ingredient Amount
One 18-ounce
Ingredient Value
jar apricot preserves (about 1-1/2 cups)
Ingredient Amount
1 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
finely chopped dried apricots
Ingredient Amount
2 Tablespoon(s)
Ingredient Value
orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
Related Recipes
Recipe Category
BazaarVoice ID
4161
Cook Note
Pre-ground nuts can be purchased in the baking section of your supermarket.
Recipe Last PDF Generation
2023-09-20T07:09:04
Recipe PDF URL Download
/sites/quakeroats.com/files/pdf/apricot-oatmeal-bars.pdf
Featured Products
Recipe Thumbnail Image
Directions Disclaimer
<p><em><strong>Cook Note:</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Pre-ground nuts can be purchased in the baking section of your supermarket.</em></p>
Visits
648
