Ingredients for Apricot Banana Squares
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 mashed ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
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How to Make Apricot Banana Squares
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 cup apricot preserves, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 3 mashed ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed), mixing well after each addition. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
127g
Fat
9g
Carbs
18g
