APRICOT AND ALMOND SLICE

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This recipe was from "Super Food Ideas" magazine sometime last year. It works well made on a gluten-free flour mix if your diet requires.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

125 g butter, softened
1/3 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups almond meal
2 tablespoons plain flour, sifted (or use gluten-free flour)
400 g apricot halves in juice, drained
1 tablespoon apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Grease a 3cm-deep, 17cm x 28cm (base) slab pan and line with baking paper
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and eggs in a bowl until well combined. Stir in almond meal and flour. Mix well.
  • Spread mixture into slab pan.
  • Place apricots, cut side up, on top, pressing in slightly.
  • Bake slice for 18 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Place jam in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Brush warm jam over hot slice.
  • Cool completely in pan. Cut into 12 pieces.
  • Stores in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3.6

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