Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars
Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars balance a buttery oat crust with a lush, jammy center of apricots and Medjool dates brightened by apricot nectar. Each bite is tender and chewy with a gentle caramel note from brown sugar, making them perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a sweet afternoon snack. Serve them slightly warm or at room temperature for the best texture.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Put 1/2 cup of brown sugar into a saucepan with the dates and apricots; add the apricot nectar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until most of the nectar has evaporated and the mixture is sticky, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Grease a baking sheet.
- 3
In a large bowl, stir the melted shortening and vanilla extract into 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth with no lumps. Stir in the flour mixture and oats; use your hands to mix until evenly combined. Press half of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the cooled apricot mixture evenly over the oats, then press the remaining oat mixture evenly on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
- Calories 84.29 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 19.15 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.9 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 11.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 110.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Award Winning Apricot Date Bars is made with 10 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apricot Nectar, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 84.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apricot Nectar, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Dried Apricot. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 84.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars healthy?
- Award-Winning Apricot Date Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 84.29 calories and 1.24 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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