Apricot squares

Apricot squares

Ingredients/Components

• cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• flour - 1/2 c
• brown sugar - 1 c
• water - 3 Tbsp
• dried apricots - 6 oz
• margarine - 1/3 c
• bran cereal - 1/3 c

How to make apricot squares:

Simmer apricots in 1 cup water for 20 to 25 minutes. Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Stir into apricots; cook until bubbly, then 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Combine flour, oats and bran cereal. Cut in margarine. Set aside 1/2 crumb mix. Stir in 3 tablespoons water into remaining crumbs. Press into an 8 x 8-inch pan. Top with apricot mixture, then reserved crumbs. Press together. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.