Ingredients for Apricot And Raisin Fruit Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- a pinch of salt + ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried apricots
- ½ cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chopped cashews
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How to Make Apricot And Raisin Fruit Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the topping:
- In the food processor, combine 1 cup dried apricots (drained), ½ cup raisins, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Transfer the apricot-raisin mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Add 2 large eggs to the food processor bowl and pulse for 5-10 seconds, until lightly combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and the apricot-raisin mixture to the food processor.
- Pulse 3 times, just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped cashews using a spatula.
- Pour the topping evenly over the baked crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
78 g
Sugar
846g
Fat
339g
Carbs
116g
