APRICOT BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST
A moist apricot-walnut layer on top of a light buttery shortbread crust. The crust for these bars must be made on a processor. These are wonderful to serve to guests! The apricot filling can be prepared hours in advance. Yield is only estimated depending on the size of bars. Cooking time is for the filling and crust.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- For the shortbread crust: blend flour, sugar and salt together for about 10 seconds in a processor.
- Add in cold butter using on/off turns, and process until coarse meal forms.
- Press crumbs firmly into bottom of the pan.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the center is golden, remove and keep oven heat on to same temperature.
- To make the filling: place apricots in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil and simmer until soft (about 4 minutes) drain, and set aside.
- In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using an electric mixer beat eggs in a large bowl for about 2 minutes.
- Add in brown sugar and vanilla and beat until thick.
- Stir in flour mixture.
- Mix/mix in the apricots and nuts.
- Spread over the shortbread crust.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until puffed and dark golden brown.
- Cool in dish.
- Cut into small squares or triangles, and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
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Nabin Bsyal
[email protected]These apricot bars were the perfect summer dessert.
CH MUNEEB
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these apricot bars without any problems.
Ahmed Rabel
[email protected]These apricot bars were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party.
Kuipi Majo
[email protected]These apricot bars were the perfect way to use up some fresh apricots from my tree.
Yukolratana Jaivanich
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars. The crust was perfectly flaky and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Shabana Sheikh
[email protected]These apricot bars were a bit of a challenge to make, but they were worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful dessert that was perfect for a special occasion.
Ghulam Mustfa
[email protected]I was looking for a new apricot dessert to try and I'm so glad I found this recipe. The bars were delicious! The crust was perfectly flaky and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Rajib Islam
[email protected]These apricot bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the apricot filling is bursting with flavor. I love that they're also relatively easy to make.
Dipesh Bhai
[email protected]I made these apricot bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Tanya Milland
[email protected]These apricot bars were the perfect way to use up some fresh apricots from my tree. The bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
truck master
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these apricot bars without any problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was a delicious dessert. I will definitely be making these again.
Félix LAMBON
[email protected]These apricot bars were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. The kids loved them and the adults did too. The bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Levi Smith
[email protected]I made these apricot bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best apricot bars he's ever had. The crust was perfectly flaky and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Diz wavoko_tz
[email protected]These apricot bars were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful dessert that was perfect for a special occasion.
Quinton Johnson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these apricot bars because I'm not a huge fan of apricots. But I'm so glad I did! The bars were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly flaky and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be m
Abdul hai
[email protected]These apricot bars are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the apricot filling is bursting with flavor. I love that they're also relatively easy to make.
Tariq Square
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The shortbread crust was the perfect complement to the tangy apricot filling. I'll definitely be making these again.
Makoto Narukami
[email protected]I made these apricot bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the apricot filling was perfectly sweet and tart.
Maimuna
[email protected]These apricot bars were a hit with my family! The shortbread crust was perfectly crumbly and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.