HONEY-APRICOT BARS

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Don't you want to pick up one of these bars? Bursting with the goodness of fruit, honey and oats, apricot bars are begging to be eaten.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups dried apricots (10 oz), chopped
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook all filling ingredients except egg over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Pour mixture into food processor. Cover; process 10 to 15 seconds, pulsing on and off, until finely chopped. Add egg. Cover; process, pulsing on and off, until mixed.
  • Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all crust ingredients with fork until crumbly. Pat half of the mixture in bottom of pan. Spread filling over base. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

Qophi Tes
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These bars look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Lawal Afeez
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try to make it anyway.


Raja Mazhar
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I would love to try these bars with other fruits, like peaches or blueberries.


umar haji
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots.


Dany Son ali
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Meya Coward
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect.


Puspanjali Basnet
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but these bars were surprisingly good. The honey glaze really made the difference.


Jaykumar Mahara
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Delicious!


Kian Sangeelee
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These bars were easy to make and tasted great! I used fresh apricots and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Anup Debnath
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They were a little crumbly, but that didn't affect the taste. I would definitely make these again.


charles williams
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These bars are delicious! I love the chewy crust and the sweet and tangy filling. I will definitely be making these again.


dagim nega
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The combination of apricots and honey is perfect.


Tanya and Michael Handy
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These honey apricot bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The apricot filling was sweet and tangy, and the honey glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again!