Nutmeg Free Apricot Coconut Bars

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(6)

These bars are the kind of treat that disappears fast — chewy, golden, and layered with a jammy apricot center that tastes like sunshine. The crust comes together with cassava flour and tapioca starch, giving it a tender, slightly crisp bite that holds up beautifully under the filling. Dried apricots are simmered down with honey, lemon juice, and a touch of ginger until they become a thick, spreadable paste that's deeply fruity without being overly sweet. A toasted coconut topping — tossed with melted coconut oil and honey — adds crunch and a subtle richness that ties every layer together. Many spiced baked goods lean on warming blends that can include nutmeg, but this recipe keeps things clean and intentional, using only Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for flavor. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bake with confidence and zero guesswork. These bars are naturally gluten-free, sweetened with honey throughout, and genuinely satisfying enough to serve to anyone at the table.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the crust

1 cup cassava flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
⅓ cup coconut oil, solid but scoopable
3 tbsp honey

For the apricot filling

1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
½ cup water
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground ginger

For the topping

¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
2
Make the apricot filling: combine the chopped dried apricots, water, 2 tbsp honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are very soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until a thick, spreadable paste forms. Set aside.

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