apricot oatmeal bars

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Jo Anne Sugimoto
Kaneohe, HI

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.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)

Ingredients For apricot oatmeal bars

  • CRUMB MIXTURE:
  • 1 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 c
    quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1 jar
    apricot preserves (10 oz.)
  • 1/2 c
    flaked coconut

How To Make apricot oatmeal bars

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

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