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Apricot Almond Bars Recipe

Irresistibly delicious Apricot Almond Bars! These sweet and buttery treats are incredibly easy to make and disappear even faster. A perfect combination of chewy apricot preserves and crunchy almond topping, these bars are ideal for dessert, snacking, or potlucks. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1116.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  7. Spread 1 cup apricot preserves evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  10. Gently spread the meringue over the apricot preserves.
  11. Sprinkle with ½ cup blanched almonds.
  12. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the meringue is set.
  13. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

609g

Fat

29g

Carbs

89g

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