Apricot Ginger Crumble Oat Bars (Gluten Free)

Slightly buttery and crunchy with great oat flavor. Apricots and the slightly citrusy and peppery ginger are meant to be together! These bars are a great way to transform fruits and oats into something every kid, big and small, will devour!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup almond meal
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon diced fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
• 2 cups pitted and diced apricots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, almond meal, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar; whisk to blend and break up clumps of brown sugar. Pour melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract over flour mixture; stir with a spatula until moistened.

Step 3

Press 2/3 of the flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to make the crust.

Step 4

Whisk 1/3 cup white sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add apricots and ginger and toss to coat.

Step 5

Spread apricot mixture over the crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 of the flour mixture on top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and crisp and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars, about 25 minutes.