Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of apricot-infused treats. From the classic Apricot Meringue Nut Bars, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, to the innovative Apricot Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets apricot compote, we have something for every palate.
For those seeking a unique twist, try our Apricot Pistachio Bites, a delightful combination of apricots, pistachios, and a hint of cardamom. If you prefer a healthier option, our Apricot Granola Bars, packed with oats, dried apricots, and honey, will satisfy your craving for a wholesome snack. And for a refreshing summer treat, our Apricot Sorbet, bursting with fresh apricot flavor, is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
APRICOT PECAN MERINGUE BARS
These quick and easy fruit filled bars are bound to please every member of your family-since you can change the flavor of of the filling and type of nuts used to suit your taste.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Crust: Blend shortening and extracts in medium bowl. Add sugar while gradually beating. Beat in egg. Blend in flour and salt. Spread this dough evenly in an ungreased 11x7-inch pan. Bake 20 minutes.
- 2. Remove from oven. Spread preserves over baked layer. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack while making topping.
- 3. Topping: Beat egg whites and salt until stiff,peaks form ,but not dry. Add sugar gradually while beating. Fold in pecans. Spread topping carefully and evenly over preserves. Bake 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars or squares or triangles.
APRICOT MUD HEN CAKE BARS
These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I've been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile for meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form; gently fold in pecans., Spread preserves over hot cake. Spread meringue over preserves, sealing meringue to edges of pan. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT OAT BARS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h47m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
- Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
- Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
- Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams
APRICOT WALNUT BARS
Categories Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Apricot Walnut Vanilla Fall Winter Edible Gift Cinnamon Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line with 1 sheet of foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 opposite sides, then butter foil.
- Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Add yolks and vanilla and pulse just until clumps of dough form, about 30 seconds.
- Press three fourths of dough evenly onto bottom of pan, then spread with apricot preserves. Crumble remaining dough over preserves and sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
- Bake until top is golden brown and preserves are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack. Lift from pan by grasping both ends of foil. Cut into 32 bars and lift bars off foil with a spatula.
APRICOT MERINGUE NUT BARS
Light and yummy cookie bar!
Provided by Margaret Riley
Categories Cookies
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
- 2. Pat dough into 9" x 13" pan. Cover with apricot jam.
- 3. Beat in a bowl egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add, and continuing to beat,1/2 cup sugar. When mixture stands in peaks, fold in 1/2 cup pecans. Spread over jam.
- 4. Bake 35 minutes. Cool before cutting.
AUDREY'S LEMON MERINGUE BARS
We are always trying to find new ways to use the fruit from our lemon tree. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, decided to combine two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (and warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious lemon meringue bars were born. -Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides., In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in another large bowl, mix sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour and zest until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until set and top is dry, 22-27 minutes., Meanwhile, for meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with lemon zest and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread or pipe over hot filling., Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APRICOT MERINGUE BARS
Make and share this Apricot Meringue Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jill from Pittsburgh
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
- Press into a greased 15 in x 10 in x 1 in baking pan.
- Bate at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Spread apricot filling over crust.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
- Spread over apricot layer.
- Sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Cut into bars.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 2.3
HAZELNUT-TOPPED APRICOT BAR COOKIES
Categories Cookies Food Processor Egg Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Mother's Day Father's Day Apricot Shower Hazelnut Party Potluck Jam or Jelly Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Combine nuts, 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in processor; blend until nuts are finely ground.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, butter, egg yolks, vanilla and salt in processor; blend just until combined. Spread dough over bottom of prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Spread preserves over crust. Beat whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold in nut mixture. Spread nut meringue over preserves layer. Bake until meringue is firm to touch, about 25 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into squares.
Tips:
- Use fresh apricots: Fresh apricots have a more intense flavor and a better texture than canned or dried apricots.
- If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use canned or dried apricots. Just be sure to drain the canned apricots well and chop the dried apricots finely before using them.
- Use a good quality meringue powder. Meringue powder is made from dried egg whites, and it helps to stabilize the meringue and make it more glossy.
- Be careful not to overbeat the meringue. Overbeaten meringue will be grainy and difficult to spread.
- Spread the meringue evenly over the apricot filling. This will help to prevent the meringue from cracking.
- Bake the bars at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to prevent the meringue from browning too much.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Apricot meringue nut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. With their sweet and tangy apricot filling, crispy meringue topping, and crunchy nuts, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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