Apricot Squares

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 squares.

• 1 ½ cups chopped dried apricots
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup raw honey
• 1 ½ cups oats
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup unrefinedoil or ½ cup cold pressed oil
• ½ cup raw honey

Directions:

1. Mix first three ingredients in sauce pan.
2. Bring to boil and then simmer uncovered on low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Mix rest of ingredients and press half of mix into bottom of 8 x 8 pan.
4. Spread Aprocot mix on top and sprinkle the rest of the oat mix on top.
5. Bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees until lightly browned.
6. Cool and cut into 16 squares.

Reviews

[Angela Curtis]

I love that these were not only easy to make, but involved no refined sugar at all. They smell delicious out of the oven, but I had to refrigerate them for a few days as the occasion I had made them for was delayed. I tried to get them out of the refrigerator early, to give them a chance to go to room temperature. My husband tried one small bite and refused to eat any more, insisting it was bitter. My 3 year old refused to try it. My husband eats a great deal of refined food, so this may account for his reaction. I enjoyed them, but could understand where he got the bitter idea from. Everyone else enjoyed them and out of the 4 adults and one child that ate them all but one were gone. That one that was left, I let sit out (covered) overnight to see if it affected the taste. It was much better, smooth and delicious. Next time I make these, I'll not refrigerate, or remove them from the refrigerator the night before. I followed the recipe exactly, using raw honey. I plan on making variations, including using applesauce instead of oil or peaches and pecans instead of apricots and walnuts. This a great recipe, thanks a lot!