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 OAT BARS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h47m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
- Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
- Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
- Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams
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.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT JAM BARS
Delicious, simple jam bars are made with a bit of almond flour for a nutty flavour and rustic texture.
Provided by DREVILFROG
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until smooth; beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Press 1/2 of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Spread apricot jam evenly over the dough. Drop remaining dough in small spoonfuls evenly over the jam.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
APRICOT BARS
These hearty bars are a fruity and flavorful treat!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, cook all filling ingredients, stirring constantly, just to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apricots are tender and filling has thickened. Cool.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup whole wheat flour, the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat egg, brown sugar, oil, orange juice concentrate and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough mixture for topping.
- Pat remaining dough in pan. Spread filling over dough. Add remaining 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour and the butter to reserved dough mixture. With pastry blender or fork, mix until crumby; sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg
EASY APRICOT BARS
Make and share this Easy Apricot Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dave5003
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 48 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream room temperature butter with sugar until fluffy.
- Blend in the one egg yolk.
- Mix in 2 cups of flour , and the nuts .
- Divide dough in two parts.
- Spread or press 1 part in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Cover with the apricot jam.
- Drop remaining dough in spoonfuls over the jam, spreading to edges carefully.
- Bake in a 350F oven about 40 minutes or until golden.
- Cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 29.9, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.9
APRICOT SHORTBREAD BARS
This is a very fruity holiday cookie recipe. A jellied apricot mixture is baked onto a shortbread crust. Simple to make and very yummy!!
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Apricot
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. While the crust is baking, place apricots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Return the apricots and reserved liquid to the pan, and stir in the lemon zest. Mix together the sugar and cornstarch, and stir into the apricot mixture. Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Spread onto the prepared crust, and sprinkle the walnuts over.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm to the touch. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
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
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