Apricot Crisp Bars

Apricot Crisp Bars

Fresh apricots are tossed with cinnamon sugar and then layered between a brown sugar and oat crust to make these Apricot Crisp Bars.  Served on their own or topped with Vanilla Ice Cream this is a dessert that everyone loves.

Serving Size: 16

INDREDIENTS

  • 4 cups chopped apricots
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour or oat flour *
  • 2/3 cup tapioca starch *
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter melted

    If you do not need a gluten free version of this recipe simply substitute 2 cups total of all purpose flour for the items with an *.

METHOD

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the fruit in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar, cinnamon, salt, arrowroot, and almond extract. Stir to combine and then let rest on the counter while preparing the crust. In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the flour, starch, oats, and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Press half of this mixture into a well-buttered or parchment lined 9x13 pan. Pour the fruit over the bottom crust and then sprinkle the rest of the dry mixture on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown. Serve warm from the oven or let cool completely and slice into servings.

Enjoy!

SOURCE

https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/apricot-crisp-bars-recipe/