Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe

Name: Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 cup flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces (no subs); APRICOT LAYER; 4 ounces dried apricots, coarsley chopped; 1/3 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

CRUST
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces (no subs)
APRICOT LAYER
4 ounces dried apricots, coarsley chopped
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
powdered sugar

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
3
For the shortbread crust: blend flour, sugar and salt together for about 10 seconds in a processor.
4
Add in cold butter using on/off turns, and process until coarse meal forms.
5
Press crumbs firmly into bottom of the pan.
6
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the center is golden, remove and keep oven heat on to same temperature.
7
To make the filling: place apricots in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil and simmer until soft (about 4 minutes) drain, and set aside.
8
In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
9
Using an electric mixer beat eggs in a large bowl for about 2 minutes.
10
Add in brown sugar and vanilla and beat until thick.
11
Stir in flour mixture.
12
Mix/mix in the apricots and nuts.
13
Spread over the shortbread crust.
14
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until puffed and dark golden brown.
15
Cool in dish.
16
Cut into small squares or triangles, and dust lightly with powdered sugar.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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: CRUST, 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust

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