Craft Buds
  • Craft
  • Giveaways
  • Business
  • Reviews
  • Fresh Picks
  • About
  • Contact
Subscribe
CRAFT BUDS
Craft Buds
  • Craft
    • Sewing
    • Food
    • Free Pattern Feature
  • Giveaways
  • Business
    • Craft Book Month
  • Reviews
  • Fresh Picks
  • About
  • Contact
  • Food
  • Reviews

Bigelow Tea, Oatmeal Apricot Bars & Downton Abbey

  • January 11, 2016
  • Mary
Total
14
Shares
6
0
8

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias

2016-01-08-16.36.45

With the start of every new year the thing I’m most excited about is the start of another season of Downton Abbey! I know this season is the last so I’m looking forward to seeing how they wrap up the story I’ve followed for years now. Each week I get together with some friends to watch the show. We get out the fine china and create a different tea and baked good pairing. Today I’m sharing the recipe for one of our favorite combinations, Oatmeal Apricot Bars with Bigelow I Love Lemon tea. I picked up my tea at Walmart where they have a big selection of Bigelow varieties.

2016-01-06-10.55.44

Oatmeal Apricot Bars

These are super easy to make! To get started, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Add 1 1/2 sticks of semi-softened butter (3/4 cup) and mix until uniformly crumbly.

2016-01-07 13.47.52

Press 2/3 of mixture firmly into a 9×13 pan. Stir an 18 oz. jar of apricot preserves and spread over top. Try not to disturb the bottom layer, but don’t worry if some of the crust gets pulled up by the jam.

2016-01-07 13.51.36

Crumble the remaining flour mixture over the top and press down lightly.

2016-01-07 13.53.34

Bake for 35 minutes until edges are light brown and bubbly. Let bars cool before cutting.

2016-01-07 14.36.19

Then brew yourself some tea, pinkies up, and enjoy the show! Our favorite tea with the bars is Bigelow I Love Lemon. It tastes like tea with fresh lemon juice (and it includes a daily dose of Vitamin C!). The tart tea goes well with the sweet apricot bars, especially if you add a splash of milk to your tea. If you prefer a less bold lemon flavor, Lemon Lift is a combination of lemon and spices that’s a little more subtle. Both teas are caffeine free and each teabag comes in individual foil packets.

2016-01-08-16.36.29-1

Are any of you readers fans of Downton, and do you have a favorite tea to drink while watching? Let us know in the comments! And, if you’d like to find out more about Bigelow Teas and all the varieties they offer, check out their site here!

Total
14
Shares
Share 6
Tweet 0
Pin it 8
Related Topics
  • apricot bars
  • downton abbey snacks
  • easy tea party recipe
  • tea and recipe
  • tea pairing
  • tea party
  • teavana tea set
Mary

Previous Article
  • Craft

Giveaway! Join the 2016 Tribal Block Club with Amy of 13 Spools

  • December 29, 2015
  • Lindsay
View Post
Next Article
  • Uncategorized

‘Machine Quilting with Style’ Book Review + Giveaway!

  • January 12, 2016
  • Lindsay
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Home
  • Reviews

Custom Wall Decor by Photowall + Discount!

  • Mary
  • April 22, 2020
View Post
  • Craft
  • Food

Easter Peeps House: Preschool STEM Idea!

  • Lindsay
  • April 1, 2019
View Post
  • Craft
  • Reviews

Sew kraft-tex Bags blog tour!

  • Lindsay
  • March 11, 2019
View Post
  • Food

How to Host a Weekly Game Night

  • Lindsay
  • January 28, 2019
View Post
  • Food

Kids’ Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

  • Lindsay
  • January 25, 2019
View Post
  • Food

Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

  • Lindsay
  • December 6, 2018
View Post
  • Reviews

Midwest U.S. Summer Road Trips for Families

  • Lindsay
  • June 29, 2017
View Post
  • Craft
  • Reviews

$35 Custom Fabric Giveaway with My Fabric Designs!

  • Mary
  • April 11, 2016
1 comment
  1. JanetGoingCrazy says:
    January 12, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I’ve never watched Downton Abbey, but I’ve heard a lot about it and it sounds like a show I would have loved. I’m sad to hear it’s going away. Your oatmeal apricot bars look delicious and I always love a good cup of Bigelow tea. [client]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Jewelry Making Books
    Best Jewelry Making Books
  • Best Rotary Tool For Jewelry Making
    Best Rotary Tool For Jewelry Making
  • Price On Quality Jewelry Making Pliers
    Best Price On Quality Jewelry Making Pliers
  • Chain for Jewelry making
    Best Chains For Jewelry Making
  • What Kind Of Copper Is Best For Jewelry Making
    What Kind Of Copper Is Best For Jewelry Making
Archives
Craft Buds
Craft Tutorials, Free Patterns and Handmade Business Tips

Input your search keywords and press Enter.