APRICOT SHORTBREAD

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This recipe is originally from McCall's magazine, over 20 years ago. The apricot filling is lovely, & worth the effort.

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup flour
3/4 cup dried apricot
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Shortbread: In medium bowl, with mixer, beat butter& sugar till light& fluffy.
  • Add in flour.
  • Pat mixture into an 8 by 8" pan.
  • Bake 12 minutes or till light golden in color.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Filling: Place apricots in a small saucepan& add just enough water to cover.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Watch carefully & add a bit more water if needed.
  • Drain apricots, reserving 3 T liquid.
  • Chop apricots finely.
  • Combine in saucepan with reserved liquid, lemon peel, sugar,& cornstarch.
  • Bring to boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Let filling cool 10 minutes& spread over shortbread crust.
  • Spread with nuts, if desired.
  • Bake 20 minuts.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.6, Protein 0.8

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