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Apricot Shortbread Bars


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tender, buttery bars with a sweet-tart apricot filling that shines between layers of crumbly shortbread.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 cups dried apricots (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling, adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine chopped dried apricots with water and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer gently until thicken. Stir in lemon juice and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  4. Make a well in the mixture, add the egg, and mix until dough holds together. Reserve one-third of the dough.
  5. Press remaining dough into the prepared pan for the base.
  6. Spread cooled apricot filling over the base, crumble reserved dough on top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

Chill bars for easier cutting after baking. Customize with spices or nuts for different flavors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 365
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 106mg
  • Fat: 17.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47.7g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg