Apricot Jam Bars
Simple, delicious bars packed with jam for a yummy spring and summer treat.
Servings Prep Time
25bars 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 40minutes
Servings Prep Time
25bars 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 40minutes
Ingredients
Crust
Filling
Topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8×8″ baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the crust ingredients – sugar, flour, melted butter, and vanilla. It will still be moderately crumbly. Press it into the prepared baking pan and use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press it down into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. While the crust is cooking, prepare your topping by mixing together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a bowl. Cut in the cubed butter with a pastry blender or the back of a fork until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is well distributed.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven and immediately spread the apricot preserves on top.
  5. Sprinkle on the topping you prepared. It will appear to be a very thick layer, but it will cook down as the butter melts. Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes or until the toppings just starts to brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting.
Recipe Notes

You can substitute any type of preserves or low sugar jam.

If you have a nut allergy, just omit the pecans from the topping.