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A close up of the cut apricot jam bars on parchment paper.

Gluten Free Apricot Jam Bars

Sandi Gaertner
These sweet delicious gluten free apricot jam bars are topped with a thick fluffy crumb topping. Use apricot jam, or any flavor! There is also a dairy-free option.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Gluten Free Cookies and Bar Recipes, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 18 slices
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 13 ounces apricot jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
  • In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix into a crumbly mixture. Divide it in half.
  • Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Press half of the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread the apricot jam over the crust.
  • Use your fingers to sprinkle the remaining crust over the jam.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove and allow the bars to cool before slicing them.

Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  2. Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
  4. These apricot jam bars will keep for up to 3 days in an air-tight container or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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