Dessert

Apricot Bars is for Dessert.

Apricot Bars takes several minutes to prepare.

Apricot Bars takes several minutes to cook.

Apricot Bars makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Apricot Bars are:

1 1/2 C flour
1 3/4 C quick cooking oats
1 C brown sugar
1/2 C butter flavored Crico
1/2 C butter

Filling:
12 - 18 oz. Jar Apricot Preserves ( I calculated 18 oz jar)
1/2 C chopped almonds
1/2 C raisins
1 t. Almond Extract

Here is how you make Apricot Bars:

Crumble first 5 ingredients all together in mixing bowl. Take 3 cups and pack into bottom of greased 9"X13" pan. Set aside remaining ingredients for topping. Mix filling ingredients together in a bowl. Spread evenly on base. Sprinkle remaining crumbled topping evely over filling and press down slightly.Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 35 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting.Serving Size: Makes 24 servingsNumber of Servings: 24Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EKIM44.

The nutritional information for Apricot Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 242.8

• Total Fat: 13.4 g
• Cholesterol: 10.2 mg
• Sodium: 31.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 2.1 g