Apricot Squares Recipe

Name: Apricot Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Servings: persons

2/3 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
2
Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool, then chop coarsely.
3
Cream together the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan, and pack down. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended. Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the egg mixture. Mix in vanilla, walnuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked layer.
5
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apricot Squares 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 Squares

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