Brandied Apricot Bars Recipe

Name: Brandied Apricot Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups chopped dried apricots; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup apricot brandy or liqueur, or orange juice; 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup apricot brandy or liqueur, or orange juice
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup powdered sugar

1
In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange peel until well blended.
2
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir or beat into butter mixture until well blended. Stir in apricots and raisins.
3
Spread batter evenly in a buttered and floured 10- by 15-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350u00b0 oven until center springs back when pressed and bar is no longer wet in the center (cut to test), 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan, combine remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the apricot brandy, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat; remove syrup from heat and let stand. In a bowl, stir remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice and the powdered sugar until smooth.
5
Spoon apricot syrup evenly over warm bar. Let cool completely, then cut into 36 bars. Drizzle lemon icing over bars in pan.
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per bar.

1085

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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: 1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Brandied Apricot Bars 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.

Brandied Apricot Bars

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