Apricot Squares Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 32 bars

Apricot Squares Recipe

Ingredients

⅔ cup dried apricots

½ cup butter

softened

¼ cup white sugar

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1 cup packed brown sugar

⅓ cup sifted all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts

⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.

Step 2

Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and cool then chop coarsely.

Step 3

Cream together the butter 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan and pack down. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly golden 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended. Combine 1/3 cup flour baking powder and salt. Stir into the egg mixture. Mix in vanilla walnuts and apricots. Spread mixture over baked layer.

Step 5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.

Nutritional Information

Apricot Squares Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 104.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 15.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 19.3mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 201.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 13.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 16.5mg 2%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 6mg 2%

Potassium: 59.5mg 2%

Sodium: 52.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 40

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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