Gifts for Giving: Gift Mixes & Delights from the Kitchen, Plus Year Round Ideas for Wrapping It Up & Giving (Gooseberry Patch)
Enjoy this recipe fromGifts for Giving Cookbook.Apricot Bars1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided1/4 c. sugar1/2 c. butter2/3 c. dried apricots, minced2 eggs, beaten1 c. brown sugar, packed1 t. vanilla extract1/4 t. salt1/2 t. baking powder1/2 c. chopped pecansGarnish: powdered sugarCombine one cup flour, sugar and butter. Pat into a lightly greased 11"x7" pan; bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cover apricots with hot water and simmer until water is gone; set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, baking powder and remaining flour, mixing well; add drained apricots and chopped nuts. Spread mixture on baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into bars. Makes one dozen.