Luscious Apricot Squares Recipes

WINNING APRICOT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

APRICOT-AND-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Beat on low speed while adding 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Slowly add flour while beating until mixture just comes together. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until dough is soft and elastic, 3 minutes.
• Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer dough to pan; press to edges with your hands (being careful not to tear). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in lower third. Press dimple-like indentations all over dough with your fingers. Stir together cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; dot all over dough. Arrange 12 apricot halves on top in a 3-by-4 grid formation. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffed, 30 minutes.
• Bake until golden brown on top, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer with two large spatulas to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey and oil; let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.

APRICOT SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside one-third for the topping. , Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice and zest; spread evenly over crust. , Crumble reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

APRICOT SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cream butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
• Stir in flour until well blended.
• Spread in ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Spread jam over cooled crust.
• Beat egg whites and almond extract until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
• Spread over jam.
• Sprinkle with almonds (if desired).
• Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until egg whites are set and slightly golden.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into 2 inch squares.

APRICOT SQUARES

Steps:

• Place the dried apricots into boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.
• Chop cooled apricots; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
• Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
• In a small bowl, mix together butter, granulated sugar, and 1 cup flour.
• Press this mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake 25 minutes; set aside.
• In a small bowl, beat together eggs and brown sugar.
• Fold in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; mix till combined.
• Stir in vanilla, chopped apricots, and nuts.
• Spread evenly over top of baked layer.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
• Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
• Cut into squares.