WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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.
APRICOT SHORTBREAD BARS
Apricot Shortbread Bars are the perfect soft, buttery bars with sweet apricot jam spread over the top for a bright summery flavor.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x10 baking dish with baking spray.
- To your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in egg yolks and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Spread about half the mixture into the baking dish and press gently.
- Spread apricot jam over the shortbread.
- Sprinkle remaining shortbread mixture over the apricot jam.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APRICOT BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
APRICOT SHORTBREAD BARS
This is an old family recipe. We had 3 apricot trees on the farm I grew up on and LOTS of apricots every year. We loved, we ate them fresh, canned, and dried. I still like them better than peaches. I'm sorry the picture is not so good, it looked better in the view finder. :) But these bars are beautiful and delicious.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For shortbread: In mixer bowl, with mixer on low speed, combine butter and brown sugar. Mix in flour. Pat this mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square pan to make a nice even shortbead crust. Bake for 12 minutes or until a light golden brown color. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- 2. Meanwhile make filling: Chop apricots or cut them into small pieces with kitchen scissors. Put apricots in a small saucepan with just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain apricots, reserving 3 tablespoons of the liquid. Put apricots back in pan with reserved liquid, lemon peel, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
- 3. When both filling and shortbread are cool pour filling over crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with nuts and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and dust very lightly with powdered sugar. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
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The History of Apricot Bars with Shortbread Crust Recipes
Apricot bars with shortbread crust recipes have been around for a long time and have become a popular dessert in many cultures. The concept of combining apricots with shortbread crust originated in Europe, particularly in Britain, where apricots were a popular fruit. Over the years, different variations of the recipe have emerged, with some including jam or cream cheese and others including almond flour or nuts.The Ingredients
The ingredients for apricot bars with shortbread crust recipe are simple and easy to find. You will need all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, salt, fresh apricots, and cornstarch. Some recipes may also include additional ingredients such as almond flour, nuts, or cream cheese.Shortbread Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Apricot Filling Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
The Process
The process of making apricot bars with shortbread crust is simple and easy to follow. First, you will need to make the shortbread crust by mixing the flour, butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough into a greased baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. While the crust is baking, prepare the apricot filling by mixing the sliced apricots, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined. Once the crust is done baking, spread the apricot filling over the crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set. Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares and serving.Variations
Apricot bars with shortbread crust can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Here are some variations you can try:- Add almond flour to the shortbread crust for a nutty flavor.
- Add chopped nuts to the shortbread crust for a crunchy texture.
- Use apricot jam instead of fresh apricots for a sweeter filling.
- Replace some of the apricots with other fruits such as berries or peaches.
- Add cream cheese to the apricot filling for a creamier texture.