Apricot Squares Recipe

Apricot Squares Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

I remember my mom making these fruity bars for PTA meetings when I was in elementary school more than 40 years ago. Now I serve these bars for a variety of functions.

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Apricot Squares Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 24 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, orange peel, 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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine preserves, lemon juice and peel; 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. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 212 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Apricot Squares published in Best of Country Cookies , p83

Watch 1000s of how-to cooking videos and recipe tips from Taste of Home and around the web.


Visit our Video Section »

Christmas Recipes

Looking for a Christmas menu? Create your own menu with these Christmas recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your next Christmas party.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Apricot Squares (0)

Apricot Squares Recipe

Apricot Squares

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer