Apricot Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Whisk together eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and mace.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or offset knife.

Spread the apricot fruit spread in an even layer over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges.

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the apricot layer and gently spread to cover, leaving some apricot visible for texture.

Bake for 22–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the oat mixture comes out clean.

Remove from oven and allow bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Once fully cooled, cut into bars of desired size and serve.