Best 3 Pistachio Apricot Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Pistachio Apricot Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful bars are a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of luscious apricot filling, and a generous topping of chopped pistachios. With their vibrant green hue and inviting aroma, these bars are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and promises to yield a batch of irresistible treats that are perfect for any occasion. Explore variations such as using different dried fruits, nuts, or even a drizzle of chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT AND PISTACHIO SLICE (BARS)



Apricot and Pistachio Slice (Bars) image

A recipe from the back of a pack of Sunbeam Pistachio kernals. I haven't tried this yet as a gluten-free slice. A nice slice to have with a cuppa

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried apricot, diced
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice or 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (measured -kernals only. no shells)
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
100 g butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten (recipe suggests usingeggs weighing 70 grams each)
8 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
apricot jam, for glazing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C
  • Combine flour the flour, mixed spice,diced apricots, pistachio kernals and the sugar in a large bowl. Add the margarine, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla essence and stir until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined lamington tin and bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC or until golden brown.
  • Whilst still warm, glaze the slice with melted apricot jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 261.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 3.6

APRICOT-PISTACHIO OAT BARS



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Categories     Fruit     Nut

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup regular or quick-cooking
rolled oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 pinch saffron threads or 1/2 tsp.
ground cardamom (optional)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup shelled dry-roasted pistachio nuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup dried apricots, snipped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over pan edges. Lightly coat foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 2. In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, and brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture clings together. Press 3/4 cup of the oats mixture into bottom of pan. 3. For filling, in a small saucepan over low heat bring condensed milk and, if desired, saffron or cardamom to boiling. In a bowl combine coconut, nuts, dates, and apricots; add condensed milk mixture. Stir to combine. Pour coconut mixture over oats layer, using a spatula to spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining oats mixture over filling. 4. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden. Coolon a rack for 5 minutes. Lift from pan by foil edges; cool completely. Cut in rectangles.

PISTACHIO APRICOT BARS



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Mom tops a pistachio crust with apricot preserves and more chopped nuts to make these moist and buttery shortbread-like bars. They're the perfect dessert for a Syrian menu. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
Additional chopped pistachios, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pistachios. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread with preserves., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your bars. Look for fresh, ripe apricots, and use real pistachio nuts.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Pistachio apricot bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a simple snack. With their combination of sweet and tart flavors, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give pistachio apricot bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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