Zutaten für Apricot Squares
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup slivered almonds
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Zubereitung von Apricot Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let the crust cool completely in the pan.
- Spread 1 cup apricot jam evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with ½ teaspoon almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread the meringue evenly over the apricot jam.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup slivered almonds.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meringue is set and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2-inch squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
695g
Fat
297g
Carbs
107g
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