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Apricot crumble slices

Apricot crumble slices

Apricot crumble slices are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or simply to enjoy at home. They are made using a number of common storecupboard ingredients and there is very little that could go wrong.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine European
Servings 25 4cm by 6cm
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Kitchen scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Medium sized saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 dessertspoon
  • Large bowl
  • Sieve
  • Baking tin 30cm by 20cm (12" by 8" approx)
  • Non stick baking parchment
  • Wire cooling rack

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.

How to 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.

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
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