How to Make Oatmeal Apricot Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oatmeal apricot squares are the perfect combination of chewy, sweet, and nutty. These delicious squares are a great treat for breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert. Made with wholesome oats, sweet apricots, and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting in some whole grains.

These oatmeal apricot squares are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 squares

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix almond extract into the beaten egg and stir into the crumb mixture.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread apricot preserves over it. Top with the remaining crumbs, and gently press down. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack, and then cut into squares.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 132mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Potassium: 83mg