Easy Summer Fruit Bars Recipe with Almonds and Oats for Weekend Treats

This recipe offers a simple way to prepare summer fruit bars using a variety of ripe fruits such as nectarines, peaches, plums, apricots, mangoes, or cherries, including thawed frozen fruit if desired. To make oat flour at home, equal amounts of whole oats can be ground, providing a quick, gluten-free option. If the fruit does not release enough liquid, lemon or orange juice can be added to compensate.

The recipe yields eight bars and requires about 20 minutes of preparation and 75 minutes total cooking time. Ingredients include 4 cups of chopped summer fruit, 1 1/2 cups each of ground almonds and oat flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, two large eggs, and melted butter or oil. The oven is preheated to 180 degrees Celsius, and a 20x20 cm pan is greased or lined with parchment paper.

Preparation involves letting the fruit sit for 15 minutes to release juices, measuring 1/4 cup of this liquid for the batter, and mixing the dry and wet ingredients to form a uniform dough. The batter is spread in the pan, topped with sugared fruit, and baked for about 40 minutes until golden and set. The bars should be cooled completely before serving and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.

This easy and versatile recipe is suitable for a light summer dessert or snack, accommodating different fruit combinations based on availability.