Recipe: Apricot Squares
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Description: During a visit to my future in-laws’ house many years ago, a friend of theirs made these delicious apricot bars. Before I flew home, I had the recipe in my hand to take back with me.
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | Boiling water |
| – | Butter |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Flour |
| 1/3 cup | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup | Dried apricots |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped nuts |
Instructions:
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Prepare Apricots:
- Place the dried apricots into boiling water for 10 minutes; then drain.
- Chop cooled apricots and set aside.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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Prepare Baking Pan:
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
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Prepare Bottom Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of flour.
- Press this mixture into the prepared pan.
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Bake Bottom Layer:
- Bake for 25 minutes, then set aside to cool.
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Prepare Top Layer:
- In another small bowl, beat together eggs and brown sugar.
- Fold in 1/3 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract, chopped apricots, and nuts.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the top layer mixture evenly over the baked bottom layer.
- Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy these delightful apricot squares with friends and family for a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
