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!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour in the melted butter and mix until the dough forms a crumbly texture.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In another bowl, combine the chopped dried apricots, raisins, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the fruit is evenly distributed and coated.

Step 6

Spread the fruit and condensed milk filling over the base layer in the pan, making sure it's evenly distributed.

Step 7

Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the filling, leaving some gaps for the filling to peek through.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 squares or rectangles, and serve.

Step 11

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

Serving size	(874.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3607.8

Total Fat 165.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 439.2mg	0%
Sodium 1488.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 499.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 287.4g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.2IU	0%
Calcium 721.1mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2668.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 54.2%