Apricot Squares Recipe

Name: Apricot Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup apricots, dried; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 113 cups flour, all-purpose divided; 1 cup brown sugar, light packed; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder double-acting; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 x powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1
In a small saucepan, place apricots and cover with water.
2
Cook, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes.
3
Drain, and when apricots are cool enough to handle, chop finely.
4
Set aside.
5
Preheat oven to 350?.
6
Grease 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
7
In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until well mixed and crumbly; pat into bottom of pan.
8
Bake 20 minutes at 350?
9
or just until golden.
10
While batter is in oven, use the same bowl to mix all remaining ingredients (including apricots) except confectioners sugar.
11
Pour over baked layer and return to oven for 25 minutes.
12
Remove from oven; cool in pan before cutting in squares or oblongs with a sharp knife.
13
Dust with confectioners sugar.

13075

kcal

Calories

Fat

2673

Carbs

350

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: ⅔ cup apricots, dried, 1/2 cup butter softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 113 cups flour, all-purpose divided, 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.

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Apricot Squares

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