Apricot Walnut Crumb Bars are a delightful twist on a classic fruit crumble. They combine the sweet, tangy flavor of apricot jam with the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of toasted walnuts. This easy-to-make recipe features a buttery, golden crust that doubles as both the base and crumbly topping, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a simple treat to enjoy with your coffee, these bars will hit the spot. Makes 8-12 servings.
2 cups (240g) flour
Cooking spray
1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup (200g) granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (320g) apricot preserves
½ cup (64g) walnut pieces
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp of cardamom
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Using cooking spray, lightly coat a 9” cake, springform pan, or 9×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
Add the flour, butter, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix the ingredients on speed two using a paddle attachment until blended, about 30 seconds. Then increase to speed four and mix for 2 minutes or until dough is no longer crumbly and comes together.
Reserve about 1 cup of the dough in a small bowl. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Add the apricot preserves into a small bowl. Stir to loosen the preserves, then spread evenly over the dough in the baking pan.
Chop the walnut pieces and add to the bowl with the remaining dough. Add the ¼ teaspoon of cardamom to the small bowl. Mix with a spoon to thoroughly combine, then evenly crumble the mixture over the apricot jam.
Place in the oven and bake until golden brown on top and bubbling about 50-60 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire cooling rack for about 30 minutes. Then cut into 8-12 pieces and serve warm topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. Or, cool completely at room temperature and serve.
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