How to Make Giada's Apricot Oat Bars | Giada at Home

Giada's Apricot Oat Bars make for the perfect on-the-go treat. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/2U2zto4 Be Giada De Laurentiis' guest as she puts together meals to entertain friends and family. Whether it's a festive bash or intimate meal, in her own kitchen or at the beach, it's a day of memorable food and fun with Giada at Home. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Apricot Oat Bars Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis Total: 1 hr 47 min Prep: 12 min Inactive: 1 hr Cook: 35 min Yield: 24 bars Level: Easy Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray Filling 1 (13-ounce) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1 1/4 cups) 8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup) Crust 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 packed cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside. Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside. Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated. Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. https://www.instagram.com/giadadelaurentiis https://www.facebook.com/giada/ https://twitter.com/GDeLaurentiis Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #GiadaDeLaurentiis #GiadaAtHome #FoodNetwork #ApricotOatBars How to Make Giada's Apricot Oat Bars | Giada at Home | Food Network https://youtu.be/tAEYoRZh2Yw