Apricot Crumble Bars
Buttery, tangy, and endlessly snackable apricot crumble bars made with a jammy filling and golden streusel topping. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or freezing for later.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup apricot jam use high-quality jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch cinnamon or almond extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
- In a food processor or bowl, combine flour, sugars, and salt. Add cold butter and vanilla. Pulse or cut in until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix apricot jam with lemon juice. Spread over the baked crust.
- Crumble remaining dough over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon or almond extract if using.
- Bake another 25–30 minutes until top is golden and jam is bubbling.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze wrapped in parchment and foil for up to 3 months. Swap apricot jam for any fruit jam, or add chopped nuts for extra texture. Gluten-free 1:1 flour works too.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg
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