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Apricot Almond Bars

Apricot Almond Bars
Yields
40 servings

Bring together the taste of apricots and almonds into a batch of glazed bars.

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ingredients

Apricot Almond Bars

¾
cup butter, softened
½
cup granulated sugar
¼
tsp salt
2
cup all purpose flour

Filling

2
cup dried apricots, minced
¼
cup almond liqueur
2
egg
½
cup granulated sugar
1
cup chopped almonds, toasted

Glaze

½
cup icing sugar
2
Tbsp almond liqueur
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directions

Step 1

Line 13- x 9-inch metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring apricots, ½ cup water and almond liqueur to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apricots are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In bowl, stir icing sugar with almond liqueur until smooth. Drizzle over filling; let stand until set.

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