Raisin Apricot Bars
Sweet, chewy, and utterly satisfying, these Raisin Apricot Bars are the perfect treat to brighten your day. Featuring a buttery oat crust and crumbly topping, these bars are layered with a luscious filling of raisins, chopped dried apricots, and sweetened condensed milk, infused with a hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon for added warmth. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe combines wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and dried fruit to create a dessert bar that’s both indulgent and packed with texture. Whether you’re looking for a snack to pair with your afternoon coffee or a delightful addition to your dessert table, these fruity bars are sure to impress. Don’t forget—they’re just as delicious when stored and enjoyed the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir the dry ingredients together until well combined.
Pour in the melted butter and mix until the dough forms a crumbly texture.
Take a little over half of the dough and press it firmly and evenly into the base of the prepared baking pan. Set the remaining dough aside.
In another bowl, combine the chopped dried apricots, raisins, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the fruit is evenly distributed and coated.
Spread the fruit and condensed milk filling over the base layer in the pan, making sure it's evenly distributed.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the filling, leaving some gaps for the filling to peek through.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 squares or rectangles, and serve.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.1 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.9 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1488 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.6 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 721 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2668 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
