APRICOT AND PINEAPPLE CRISPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 4 (10-ounce) ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, apricots, cinnamon, arrowroot, and reserved pineapple juice. Divide the mixture equally between the ramekins.
- For the topping: In a food processor, combine the flour, oats, butter, sugar, pecans, and salt. Pulse together until the butter is the size of peas.
- Spoon the topping over the filling mixture. Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake until golden and the filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and serve.
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
MOM'S (ALMOST) NO BAKE PINEAPPLE SQUARES
My version of my Mom's Pineapple Squares -- almost no bake dessert that's perfect for Spring or Easter! Light and fluffy and full of crushed pineapple!
Provided by Ashley Fehr
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8" pan with tin foil. Spray with non stick spray.
- In a small bowl, melt ¼ cup butter. Stir in graham crumbs. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes or until dry on top. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Beat remaining ¼ cup butter and 1 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer. Add 1-2 tablespoons pineapple juice until it comes together and is smooth (you don't want it too wet!). Spread onto cooled crust.
- Beat cream with an electric mixer on high until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in crushed pineapple and spread onto filling in the crust.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until chilled and set. Cut into 12-16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APRICOT SQUARES
I remember my mom making these fruity bars for PTA meetings when I was in elementary school more than 40 years ago. Now I serve these bars for a variety of functions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside one-third for the topping. , Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice and zest; spread evenly over crust. , Crumble reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
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APRICOT SQUARES
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.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 eight inch square baking pan, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the dried apricots into boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.
- Chop cooled apricots; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, granulated sugar, and 1 cup flour.
- Press this mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake 25 minutes; set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together eggs and brown sugar.
- Fold in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; mix till combined.
- Stir in vanilla, chopped apricots, and nuts.
- Spread evenly over top of baked layer.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
- Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.5, Protein 2.9
EASY REFRIGERATOR PINEAPPLE GRAHAM DESSERT SQUARES
This dessert is easy to prepare and really good! You can use Cool Whip topping in place of the whipping cream if desired. I like to top each slice with a spoonful of crushed pineapple before serving.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine graham wafer crumbs with 1/2 cup melted butter.
- Pat into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with icing sugar for about 3 minutes.
- Add in eggs, beat well until combined.
- Transfer the mixture into cooled crust.
- In a bowl, combine/fold the whipped cream with VERY well drained crushed pineapple.
- Spread over the egg mixture.
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 242.1, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25, Protein 3.4
SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
When the stars align to provide you with beautifully ripe apricots and pineapples-seize the moment! And make this SURE.JELL Fresh Apricot-Pineapple Jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 2h
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
- Pit apricots; do not peel. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 3-1/2 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into saucepot. Add fruit protector and pectin; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar; stir. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
APRICOT-PINEAPPLE SQUARES
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or coat with non-stick spray.In a medium bowl, mix flour and baking powder. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in beaten egg and milk until flour mixture is moistened. Press dough into baking pan. Evenly spread preserves over dough to within 1/4 inch of all edges.In a medium bowl, stir sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in nuts and coconut. Spread over preserves in pan.Bake 35 to 45 minutes until top is browned. Cool pan on a wire rack.Chill before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
PINEAPPLE COCONUT SQUARES
"I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture. Press into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over crust; set aside., For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs. Stir in coconut. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Ingredients
To make apricot pineapple squares, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
Directions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the flour, butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture is well combined. Add the egg to the mixture and beat until it is well mixed.Step 3: Prepare the Apricot Pineapple Filling
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans. Mix the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.Step 4: Add the Filling to the Dough
Pour the apricot pineapple filling into the bowl with the butter mixture. Use a spatula to fold the filling into the dough until it is evenly distributed.Step 5: Bake the Squares
Spread the dough and filling mixture into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake the squares for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.Step 6: Dust with Confectioner's Sugar
Once the apricot pineapple squares have cooled, sprinkle the confectioner's sugar on top of them. Cut them into squares and serve.Variations
There are several variations of the apricot pineapple squares recipe that you can try, including:- Substitute pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Add shredded coconut for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use strawberry or raspberry jam instead of apricot preserves.
- Top each square with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.