Apricot-Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Apricot-Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup sugar; 3 cups almonds, blanched and sliced; 4 egg whites; 2 egg yolks; 2 tbsp. flour; 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2-1/2 cup flour; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 tbsp. water; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup sugar
3 cups almonds, blanched and sliced
4 egg whites
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2-1/2 cup flour
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp. water
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line a jelly-roll pan with foil.
3
Almond topping: In top of double boiler over hot water, combine all ingredients.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 110F on candy thermometer.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
Crust: In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.
7
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly, add egg yolks.
8
With hands, mix into a smooth dough.
9
Press into prepared pan and prick with fork.
10
Bake for 15 minutes.
11
Remove from oven and spread almond toppingover crust.
12
Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes longer.
13
Apricot Glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the apricot preserves withwater over low heat.
14
Strain through a fine sieve.
15
Brush glaze over baked almond topping immediately after pan comes out of the oven.
16
Cool pan on rack.
17
Cut into 2 squares when cool.
18
Chocolate Glaze: In top of double boiler over hot water, melt semisweet and unsweetened chocolate together.
19
Drizzle on top of cookies.
20
Allow to set.

1876

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup sugar, 3 cups almonds, blanched and sliced, 4 egg whites, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Almond Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot-Almond Bars

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