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.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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



APRICOT-PISTACHIO OAT BARS image

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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