How to Make Apricot-Cherry Bars With Oatmeal Crumble Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the delightful combination of apricots and cherries in a homemade dessert. These Apricot-Cherry Bars with Oatmeal Crumble Topping are the perfect way to showcase the flavors of summer fruits in a delicious and satisfying treat. With a buttery oatmeal crumble topping and a sweet and tart fruit filling, these bars are sure to become a new favorite for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
  • 2 cups sliced almonds
  • 2 cups dried cherries
  • 2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk

Information

  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 bite-sized bars

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 151mg