Apricot Pastry Bars Recipe

Name: Apricot Pastry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup shortening; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cans (12 ounces each) apricot filling; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cans (12 ounces each) apricot filling
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, 2 egg whites, milk and vanilla; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half, making one portion slightly larger.
3
Roll out larger portion of dough between two large sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan; trim pastry even with top edges. Spread apricot filling over dough; sprinkle with walnuts.
4
Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pan; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Whisk remaining egg white; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Apricot Pastry Bars 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.

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