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.

Sameer Mian
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Meh.


Jack Mind
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These bars were a bit too tart for my liking, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was delicious, though.


Binta Sesay
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The crust on these bars was a little dry, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try using a different crust recipe next time.


Naledi Kumalo
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sodaba Sharifi
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I've tried a lot of pistachio apricot bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet.


Mandy Govender
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use fresh or dried apricots, depending on what I have on hand.


Kimyah Pressley
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I love the combination of apricots and pistachios in these bars. They're so flavorful and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


NEMAX Chapman
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These bars were delicious! The apricot filling was perfectly tart and the pistachio crust was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Hydr Lamy
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I've made these pistachio apricot bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the pistachio crust adds a nice crunchy texture. I highly recommend this recipe!


Surya Subedi
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These pistachio apricot bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of the sweet apricots and the nutty pistachios. I'll definitely be making these again.