Go Back
–+ servings
Apricot crumble slices

Apricot slices

Apricot slices are cake slices made using a purée of dried apricots sandwiched between two layers of buttery crumble and topped with almonds. These dried fruit slices are perfect for dessert, lunchboxes and picnics and are easy to make.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British, European
Servings 25 4cm by 6cm
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the base and topping

  • 200 g flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 150 g butter
  • 120 g oats
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g flaked almonds

For the apricot filling

  • 350 g dried apricots
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 dessertspoon honey
  • 40 g Demerara sugar

Instructions
 

To make the crumble base and topping

  • Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the baking powder.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces, add to the flour and rub in.
  • Add the oats and sugar and mix.
  • Place in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the crumble slices.

To make the apricot filling

  • Chop the dried apricots into small pieces and place in a saucepan.
  • Add the water, honey an Demerara and stir. Heat gently for around 5 to 10 minutes until the water has been absorbed by the apricots and they are soft. Leave to cool slightly.

To assemble the crumble slices

  • Line the baking tin with non stick baking parchment.
  • Place half the crumble mixture evenly over the base of the tin, press into place and compact with the back of a spoon.
  • Spread the apricot filling over the base leaving a gap of around 5mm to 10mm (about 0.2" to 0.4") around the edge so that the filling does not seep out when it is baking.
  • Add the flaked almonds to the remainder of the crumble mixture and spread evenly over the top.

Bake

  • Bake in the centre of the oven at 170C, 325F, gas mark 3 until golden (around 20 to 30 minutes).
  • Place on a wire cooling rack and leave to cool in the tin.
  • Remove from the tin when cold and cut into squares or rectangles.

Notes

Storage instructions
Store your apricot crumble slices in an airtight container where they will stay fresh for several days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apricots, Crumble, Tray bake
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!