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Chewy Apricot Almond Crumble Bars

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These chewy apricot almond crumble bars feature a buttery, flaky crumble base and topping with a sweet-tart apricot filling and toasted almonds for a nutty crunch. Perfect for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • ¾ cup almond flour (75 g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (225 g)
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds (50 g), plus extra for topping
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup apricot preserves or jam (320 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Toast the sliced almonds by spreading them evenly on a baking sheet and baking for 5–7 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl or food processor, combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse or cut into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible.
  4. Reserve about 1 cup of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base layer. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. While the base bakes, mix the apricot preserves, fresh lemon juice, and almond extract in a bowl until combined.
  6. Remove the base from the oven and carefully spread the apricot filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the apricot layer, then scatter the toasted sliced almonds on top.
  8. Bake for another 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and firm, and the edges bubble slightly.
  9. Cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  10. Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab out of the pan and cut into 12 bars. For cleaner cuts, warm your knife under hot water, dry it, and slice with a gentle sawing motion.

Notes

Toast almonds separately to enhance nutty flavor. Keep butter cold to maintain crumbly texture. Cool bars completely before slicing for clean cuts. Warm knife before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or plant-based butter substitute.

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