Ingredients for Apricot Almond Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds
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How to Make Apricot Almond Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Spread 1 cup apricot preserves evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently spread the meringue over the apricot preserves.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup blanched almonds.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the meringue is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
609g
Fat
29g
Carbs
89g
