I'm expected to bring these wonderful treats to our family picnic each year. Their sweet apricot filling and delicate meringue topping make them everyone's favorite. I wouldn't dream of hosting a get-together without serving these bars.
-Krissy Fossmeyer, Huntley, Illinois
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VERIFIED BY Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot filling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread apricot filling over crust.
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread the meringue evenly over filling; sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack (meringue will crack). Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 32 bars.
Originally published as Apricot Meringue Bars in Taste of Home
October/November 2002, p29
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2017
"These bars I've taken to potlucks and everyone loves them."
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Reviewed May. 14, 2013
"Look fwd. to making these over the summer. They surely look easy enough. Thank you for sharing!! K."
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Reviewed Jan. 20, 2011
"Apricot is one of my favorite fruits, so I'm always eager to try a recipe that uses them. These bars are delicious! I used the Solo apricot filling---a bit expensive, but worth it! Thanks for sharing this recipe!"
