Product: 3 in 1 Large Chute Food Processor, 16CUP– Homtone

Soft, fruity bars with a food processor dough—no stand mixer needed!

These homemade Apricot Newtons use your food processor’s knead blade for perfect dough texture and skip nuts entirely. The orange-kissed apricot filling comes together in minutes with the S-blade—ideal for allergy-friendly snacking!

🛒 Ingredients

For the dough (knead blade):

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (60g) oat flour (blend oats in processor first if needed)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 10 tbsp (140g) cold butter, cubed
• ⅔ cup (130g) brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Zest of 1 orange

For the filling (S-blade):

• 8oz (225g) dried apricots
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey

Substitutions:

• Nut-free: Oat flour replaces almond flour
• Vegan option: Use coconut oil + flax egg

🍽️ Tools

• Knead blade: For dough
• S-blade: For filling
• Parchment paper: Prevents sticking

📝 Revised Instructions

1. Make Dough (Knead Blade Method)

1. Pulse dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, salt) 3x
2. Add cold butter cubes → pulse to pea-sized crumbs
3. Mix egg, vanilla, zest in a cup → pour through feed tube while running
4. Process until dough balls up (~45 sec)
5. Chill wrapped dough 1 hour

2. Filling (S-blade)

1. Process apricots to small bits
2. Add liquids → blend to paste (add water if too thick)

3. Shape & Bake

1. Roll dough between parchment to ¼” thick
2. Spread filling → fold like a letter
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14-16 mins

💡 Key Adjustments

✅ No nuts - Oat flour adds tenderness
✅ Knead blade - Develops gluten without overworking
✅ Cooler butter - Prevents gumminess

🌟 Why This Works

• Safer processing: Knead blade prevents butter overheating
• Allergy-friendly: No cross-contamination risk
• Perfect texture: Chewy yet cakey