Apricot Almond Bars
Servings: 40 bars
Ingredients:
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3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
Filling:
2 cups (500 mL) dried apricots, minced
1/4 cup (50 mL) almond liqueur
2 eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1 cup (250 mL) chopped almonds, toasted
Glaze:
1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) almond liqueur
Preparation:
Line 13- x 9-inch metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In bowl, beat together butter, sugar and salt until fluffy; using wooden spoon, stir in flour until combined. Press into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack.
Filling: Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring apricots, 1/2 cup water and almond liqueur to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apricots are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Stir in eggs and sugar; spread over base. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake in centre of 350°F oven until set and golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack.
Glaze: In bowl, stir icing sugar with almond liqueur until smooth. Drizzle over filling; let stand until set.
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