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Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

January 21, 2019 44 Comments

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Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

These Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars have a rich buttery shortbread crust topped with tangy apricot preserves and a nutty streusel topping that is simply scrumptious!

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

Hello folks!

How was everyone’s weekend?

We were supposed to get a snowstorm.

We got notta. A couple of flakes. That’s it.

Bummer.

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

I still had a fabulous weekend though. Tom was away on a business trip, so I recipe tested and photographed all weekend long.

I also binge-watched my new favorite Netflix show, Turn, a Revolutionary War spy drama. I’m totally hooked.

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

I’ve been trying to share all the healthy stuff since the beginning of the New Year.

Have you noticed?

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

But enough is enough.

It’s Monday and it’s time for something special.

These Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars are totally scrumptious. You’re gonna love ’em!

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars Recipe:

I love apricot preserves, but these bars will work with any flavor preserves, so choose your favorite.

You can also substitute pecans for the walnuts, if desired.

 

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

They work as a dessert with perhaps a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or dare I say as a breakfast treat because they’ve got some apricot preserves?

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

A rich, buttery shortbread crust, topped with tangy apricot preserves and a nutty streusel make for one delicious treat. It’s what dessert AND breakfast dreams are made of. Enjoy!

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars

 

 

Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars
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Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

These Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars have a rich buttery shortbread crust topped with tangy apricot preserves and a nutty streusel topping that is simply scrumptious!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie bars
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 295 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling
  • 3/4 cup apricot preserves
Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place rack in middle of oven. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed until well blended, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated. Press the dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.

Filling
  1. Spread the 3/4 cup of the apricot preserves over the crust.

Topping
  1. In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt until well combined. Add butter and mix until mixture resembles large crumbs. Add chopped walnuts. (I like to use my fingers to fully crumb the mixture together.)

  2. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the preserves. Bake for 55-60 minutes until lightly browned and the preserves appear to be bubbling. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes, then cut into 16 bars, but leave in pan. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. 

  3. Bars can be stored in a airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Facts
Apricot Walnut Streusel Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 47mg2%
Potassium 51mg1%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    January 21, 2019 at 7:49 am

    I don’t mind if I don’t see any snow. I’m over winter already, lol. Anywho, these streusel bars look so buttery delicious and love that crumble. Pinned! Hope you have a great week, Mary Ann :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks so much Dawn! I’m still looking for a snowstorm! Lol!

      Reply
  2. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    January 21, 2019 at 9:10 am

    I’ve heard great things about Turn o I’ll have to check it out! After making a batch of these bars, of course. YUM!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Sounds like an awesome plan Kelsie!

      Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    January 21, 2019 at 9:17 am

    The storm delivered in our parts, big time! Actually, it still is! I’ll send you some!;) In exchange for a delivery of these lovely streusel bars! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Bake a batch of these and stay warm Annie! Have a wondeful week!

      Reply
  4. Kevin says

    January 21, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Enough of the healthy stuff is right, time for some oh so good buttery and nutty goodness! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      I totally agree Kev! Onto some sweets!

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 21, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    This winter sure has been weird here! It was actually beautiful temperature-wise on Friday and today we woke up to it being 18 degrees (too cold for me!). Needless to say, I could use a few of these delicious bars right about now! These look absolutely amazing, Mare!! I’m dying over the apricot and walnut combo! Totally need these in my life! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks for pinning Chey! Hope you love these!

      Reply
  6. naomi Robinson says

    January 21, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I’m going to add that to my watch list! These bars look so good!!I love a good apricot and walnut combo.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Me too Naomi! You’re going to love Turn!

      Reply
  7. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    January 21, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    I haven’t heard of Turn, but it definitely sounds like the kind of show Etienne and I would be into! I’m so glad you had a whole weekend to bake – it means we get to enjoy the fruits of your labor! These look amazing!! Apricot and walnut are my most favourite of the “underrated” fruits and nuts!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      It’s such a great series Katherine! I also love the apricot/walnut combination!

      Reply
  8. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    I love apricot preserves too and it looks perfect in these streusel bars! Every time we have a forecast for a big snow, it seems to be nothing. I get my hopes up for a snow day from school and then – nothing! Ah well, it makes the driving easier when there isn’t any snow.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      I bet you’d love these Kathy! Still hoping for a good snow storm before the season’s over!

      Reply
  9. Matt Robinson says

    January 21, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Scrumptious is an understatement!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 21, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Matt!

      Reply
  10. Sheryl says

    January 21, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    mmm. . . the bars look incredible.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Thanks Sheryl! I have to say, they’re as delicious as they look!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    January 22, 2019 at 7:32 am

    I am a big fan of apricot preserves too, and always have a jar in my fridge. Can’t wait to bake up a batch of these bars with it! And thanks for the Netflix recommendation. We just finished Ozark and are looking for our next binge watch :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 9:03 am

      My son Sean is a big fan of apricot preserves. I often make a Hungarian cookie called kifli which has an apricot filling and walnuts. It’s Sean’s favorite. So I was channeling my heritage with these bars today! Turn is so awesome Jennifer! We can’t stop watching!

      Reply
  12. Leanne Combden says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:21 am

    I could totally get on board with these bars for breakfast! One of these right now would be perfect with my cup of coffee!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 9:01 am

      Hope you give them a try Leanne! Bet you’ll love them!

      Reply
  13. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    January 22, 2019 at 11:26 am

    These do indeed sound totally scrumptious. The only change I’ll make is to use pecans. That is all I have and they sound too good to wait until I can go shopping. :) Thanks for the Turn recommendation, we are always looking for something new on Netflix.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      I’ve made these with pecans instead of the walnuts and they’re equally as delicious Karen! I hope you can catch Turn! It’s such a great show!

      Reply
  14. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    January 22, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my what happened to the snow? There was such a work up to the storm… then nothing. I guess that’s a good thing… if you weren’t hoping for snow. I’m getting to that point too, Mare…. bring on the sugar and all the goodness of a sweet treat! These bars look fabulous and I adore apricot. Delicious work!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      I actually get excited about a little snow Traci! As long as I can stay in the house and don’t have to venture out for anything. I have always loved the apricot walnut combo, and so does our son Sean. These are a real treat!

      Reply
  15. Laura says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Ok, Mary Ann! You had me at apricot, but then you added “streusel” and I swooned. I’ve actually been looking to make a streusel-oriented recipe! For real. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 22, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      You’re so very welcome Laura! You’re going to love these!

      Reply
  16. sherry says

    January 23, 2019 at 1:20 am

    these sound fabulous!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 23, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      I know you’d really enjoy them Sherry!

      Reply
  17. Chris Scheuer says

    January 23, 2019 at 6:14 am

    Apricots and walnuts, what a wonderful combination for a streusel bar! I think I could definitely figure out an excuse to eat these for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 23, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      I bet you could Chris! They’re irresistible!

      Reply
  18. Leigh Ann says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:53 am

    I could go for one of these with my cup of coffee right about now! Looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 23, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks Leigh Ann! Perfect with your morning coffee! Take it from one who knows.

      Reply
  19. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    January 23, 2019 at 10:55 am

    These are soooo cozy!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 23, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Totally Jennifer!

      Reply
  20. Marissa says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    You’ve combined some of my favorites, Mary Ann: shortbread, apricot (anything!), and streusel…oh and walnuts!! These bars seriously look divine!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 23, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Marissa!

      Reply
  21. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    January 24, 2019 at 6:03 am

    These bars look so crazy good. I could totally do with one right now. ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Such a tasty breakfast treat or dessert Alida!

      Reply
  22. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    January 25, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    Gorgeous bars, Mary Ann! I love the streusel topping!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 26, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply

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