As soon as the fresh apricots start showing up in the summer farmers’ markets, I whip up this Apricot Slice for a deliciously simple treat. Delightfully light and moist, these apricot bars are filled with sweetness and great texture. Sweet and tart stone fruits like plums, peaches, or nectarines will work instead of apricots, too.
Here, the apricots are tossed with a splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar to enhance their flavor before baking on top of the sweet cake base. The simple cake base is made with butter, sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, and sour cream and flavored with a hint of vanilla. I top the slices with coconut flakes, but you could also use almond flakes. Dust the bars with confectioners’ sugar before serving, and enjoy!
To make the Apricot Slice, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 7 x 11-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper too.
Using an electric mixer, cream together 125 grams unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Fold in 1 ½ cups self-rising flour and ½ cup sour cream alternately into the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake the base for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, toss 8 halved apricots with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons caster sugar in a bowl.
Remove the base from the oven and arrange the apricot halves cut-side up over the partially cooked base. Sprinkle with ⅓ cup coconut flakes.
Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Dust with confectioners’ sugar, then cut into squares and serve.
Easy to make, this Apricot Slice makes a great summer treat for the whole family! Like this recipe? Let us know! Share it with friends on Instagram and don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes. We love seeing what you’ve made!
Absolutely loved it. I made this for a summer picnic, and everyone couldn’t stop raving about the taste. The apricots were so juicy and the texture was perfect. Will definitely try it again with peaches next time. Thanks for sharing such a delightful recipe
Man, this Apricot Slice is the bomb! I made it for my wife’s birthday and it was gone in no time. The apricots burst with flavor, and that cake base is just so easy to whip up. Def gonna try it with peaches next. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
I made this Apricot Slice last weekend when my friends came over. The sweet and tart flavors from the apricots paired with the moist cake were just wonderful. It was super easy to make, and everyone loved it. I can't wait to try it with peaches next time. So excited for summer fruits.
This Apricot Slice is super easy to make. I made it for my friends, and they loved it. So proud!
Delicious! I made this Apricot Slice for our summer BBQ, and everyone loved it! The fresh apricots gave it such a sweet taste, and it was super easy to bake. I definitely recommend it for a light dessert. I’ll try it with peaches next time!
Simply delicious treat! My grandkids love it when I bake Apricot Slices during summer. They always ask for seconds, and I feel proud to serve such a fresh dessert. It's an easy recipe that never fails to impress. Definitely a summer favorite in our home!
Superb apricot delight!
C'est incroyable ! I made this Apricot Slice for my friends during a picnic, and they loved it. The sweetness combined with a little tartness is just perfect. It was so easy to whip up, and everyone asked for the recipe. I added a bit of coconut, and it gave it a nice texture. Yum!
Yummy
This Apricot Slice is a total win! I whipped it up for a summer BBQ, and everyone was raving. The mix of sweet and tart from the apricots is just perfect. So easy to make—it’s definitely going to be my go-to dessert this season!
Delicious!
Superb
OMG! This apricot slice is lit! Made it for my friends' BBQ, and they devoured it! Totally the highlight of the day!
Superb apricot slice!
Perfect for summer gatherings
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