Apricot Almond Bars
This recipe makes 40 pieces servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 2 cups dried apricots, minced
- 1/4 cup almond liqueur
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp 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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