Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust
Apricots are believed to have originated in China over 4,000 years ago and were later introduced to the Mediterranean region.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Apricot Bars With Shortbread Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press two-thirds of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Spread the apricot jam over the crust.
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Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the jam.
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Top with sliced almonds.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
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Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
