Apricot Shortbread Recipe

Name: Apricot Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Shortbread; 1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup flour; Filling; 3/4 cup dried apricot; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

Shortbread
1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup flour
Filling
3/4 cup dried apricot
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Shortbread: In medium bowl, with mixer, beat butter& sugar till light& fluffy.", "Add in flour.", "Pat mixture into an 8 by 8"" pan.", "Bake 12 minutes or till light golden in color.", "Cool completely on a wire rack.", "Filling: Place apricots in a small saucepan& add just enough water to cover.", "Bring to boiling.", "Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Watch carefully & add a bit more water if needed.", "Drain apricots, reserving 3 T liquid.", "Chop apricots finely.", "Combine in saucepan with reserved liquid, lemon peel, sugar,& cornstarch.", "Bring to boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring.", "Let filling cool 10 minutes& spread over shortbread crust.", "Spread with nuts, if desired.", "Bake 20 minuts.", "Cool completely on wire rack.", "Cut into bars."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shortbread, 1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Apricot Shortbread 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 Shortbread

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