Apricot Squares: Cookie Jar Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Dried apricots | 1 Pound | |
| Water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Plus 2 tablespoon) | |
| Quick-cooking oats | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Plus 2 tablespoon) | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs), dice |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4989 Calories from Fat 1751
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 200 g307.9%
Saturated Fat 118.2 g591%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 483.8 mg161.3%
Sodium 244.9 mg10.2%
Total Carbohydrates 798 g266.2%
Dietary Fiber 56.2 g224.8%
Sugars 488 g
Protein 64 g127.3%
Vitamin A 439.4% Vitamin C 7.6%
Calcium 42.2% Iron 140.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 ̊F. Spray an 8x8" or 9x9" pan with baking spray, make a sleeve with parchment paper and spray again and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix together the apricots, water and sugar.
3. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, place lid on top and simmer for 15 minutes.
MAKING:
4. In a bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda.
5. Cut in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Butter should be mixed through out and you should end up with large crumbs.
6. Place 1/2 of the crumbs in the prepared pan. Press firmly with your hands to make crust.
7. Spoon apricots evenly on top of crust. Then sprinkle on remaining crumbs.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, then let pan cool for another 15 minutes.
9. After 15 minutes, use the sleeves to lift the bar cookies out of the pan and set them onto a cooling rack.
SERVING:
10. Cool for a minimum of 30 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
Editors Review
Crispy and chewy...you get it all !!! A fine video to prepare apricot filled oat bars. These scrumptious cookies and easy to make and loaded with flavor. Nice and golden, they make a perfect snack for anyone. If you are looking for taste and health in the same platter, then this is the answer.Chef
