Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apricot Crumble Squares, a delicious twist on the classic fruit crumble tart. These bars combine the natural sweetness of apricots with a buttery crumble topping, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, enjoying a cozy tea-time snack, or looking for a dessert to impress friends and family, these fruity squares are sure to please. Easy to prepare with versatile ingredients—fresh, canned, or frozen apricots—these squares offer a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chopped apricots
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8 x 8 cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, mix flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Divide into two bowls; chill one for topping.
- Combine milk with the other bowl and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Toss apricots with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch; spread over the baked base.
- Sprinkle chilled crumble topping over the filling and bake for an additional 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg