Apricot Cherry Bars With Oatmeal Crumble Topping Food

APRICOT-CHERRY BARS WITH OATMEAL CRUMBLE TOPPING

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in butter with a fork until well mixed and clumps have formed. Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of oat mixture over the bottom of the pan, pressing to form a thin crust.
• Mix coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots and milk in a large bowl. Pour over crust, using a rubber spatula to evenly distribute and press down. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over dried fruit filling.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (You can cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days.)
• To serve, cut into generous 1 1/2-inch squares.

APRICOT OAT BARS

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
• Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
• Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
• Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

APRICOT CHERRY BARS

Steps:

• Move a rack to a lower-middle position in the oven & preheat to 325 degrees F.
• Spray a 13"x9" glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray, & set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar & salt.
• Stir in the butter with a fork until well mixed & clumps have formed.
• Spread 1 1/2 packed cups of this mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, pressing to form a thin crust.
• Mix the coconut, almonds, cherries, apricots & milk in a large bowl, blending well.
• Pour this filling over the crust, distributing evenly & pressing it down.
• Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the dried fruit filling.
• Bake about 30 minutes, until lightly golden, then cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
• Can be stored, covered, at room temperature up to 2 days.
• When ready to serve, cut into 1 1/2" squares.

APRICOT OAT BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Add oil and apple juice; stir until moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. , Press remaining oat mixture into an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread the apricot fruit spread to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

APRICOT, CHERRY, AND GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine apricots, cherries, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve pod for another use. Toss to combine and transfer to a shallow 1 1/2-qt. baking dish.
• Combine crackers, butter, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Work butter into crackers with your fingers until mixture comes together. Add nuts and remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and work in with your fingers until combined. Scatter over fruit.
• Bake crumble until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

RAISIN APRICOT BARS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine apricots, water, raisins, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch & pumpkin pie spice, & cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils & thickens. Remove from heat & cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, & grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
• In a large mixer bowl, cream butter & brown sugar.
• Add flour, baking powder, salt & rolled oats, & mix well.
• Pat half of this mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish, then spread cooled fruit mixture over that.
• Sprinkle remaining flour mixture evenly over the fruit & lightly press it down.
• Bake 22-25 minutes, or until firm in the center & topping is crisp.
• Cool completely before cutting into 2" squares.