Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust Receita

Indulge in these delightful Apricot Walnut Bars, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust and a moist, flavorful apricot filling studded with crunchy walnuts. This easy recipe is perfect for bringing to gatherings or enjoying a sweet treat at home. The shortbread crust requires a food processor for optimal results, creating a perfectly crumbly base. The apricot filling can be prepped ahead, making this recipe incredibly convenient. Get ready to impress your guests with these irresistible bars!

Preparo 45 min

Cozimento 80 min

Calorias 89.1 kcal

Proteína 2g

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Ingredientes para Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon plus a pinch of salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
1 ½ cups dried apricots
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar for dusting
½ cup water

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Como fazer Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
**Make the Shortbread Crust:** In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Pulse for 10 seconds.
Add ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Process using on/off pulses until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from oven and keep the oven temperature at 350°F (175°C).
**Make the Apricot Filling:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups dried apricots and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the apricots are very soft (about 10-15 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add ¾ cup packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until thick and creamy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the drained apricots and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
Spread the apricot filling evenly over the baked shortbread crust.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is puffed and golden brown.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or triangles. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

Carbs

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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust leva cerca de 125 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 45 minutos de preparo e 80 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust tem aproximadamente 89.1 calorias por porção, com cerca de 2 g de proteína, 4 g de carboidratos e 5 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Os principais ingredientes de Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust são Flour, Sugar, Salt, Butter, Dried Apricots, Baking Powder. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.