Baking · serves 2

Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars

One crumb mixture makes the base and the topping. Apricot jam between.

85 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 255g plain flour
  • 125g oats
  • 215g dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 225g cold butter, cubed
  • 115g pistachios, chopped
  • 65g dried apricots, diced
  • 85g dark chocolate chips
  • 425g apricot jam

Method

  1. Mix flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt on low speed.
  2. Butter in, mixed 3 minutes on medium until it looks moist and starts clumping. Stir in the pistachios.
  3. Take about a third of the crumb, mix in the apricots and chocolate chips, and chill it.
  4. Press the rest firmly into a lined tray.
  5. 170°C for 25 minutes. Cool 20 minutes.
  6. Spread the jam over, then scatter the chilled fruit-and-chocolate crumb.
  7. Back in for 30 minutes until golden. Cool completely in the tin.

Questions people ask about Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars

How long does Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars take?

About 85 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Pistachio, Apricot and Chocolate Bars?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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