APRICOT SQUARES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Oghenetega Handy
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These apricot squares are a great way to use up fresh apricots. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Arshia Irfan
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I made these apricot squares for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Muhamad Hafiz
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These apricot squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion.


Dora Aleksoska
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These apricot squares are a great make-ahead dessert. They can be made a day or two in advance and they still taste great.


Manz
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I love the combination of apricots and cream cheese in these squares. The crust is also perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Kendall Rudd
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These apricot squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the apricots are perfectly tart.


Noah Ross
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I've been making these apricot squares for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


N3k0_b1t2 Grunge
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These apricot squares are a great way to use up fresh apricots. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Black Cat Cinema
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I made these apricot squares for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Afaqumair Khan
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These apricot squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion.


Liza Akter
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These apricot squares are a great make-ahead dessert. They can be made a day or two in advance and they still taste great.


Paul Jackson
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I love the combination of apricots and cream cheese in these squares. The crust is also perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Nasolo Eudia
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These apricot squares are a great way to use up fresh apricots. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Meghla Mizan
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I've made these apricot squares several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Omor Ff
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These apricot squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the apricots are perfectly tart.


Naiyem Bhuiyan
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I made these apricot squares for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Roman Hossen
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These are so good! I love the combination of apricots and cream cheese. The crust is also perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Haseeb
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I've been making these apricot squares for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Namjoon Ayat
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These apricot squares were a hit with my family! They're easy to make and the results are impressive. The combination of apricots, cream cheese, and sugar is perfect.


Ryan Gilbert
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Just made these and they are divine! The apricots are perfectly tart and the filling is so smooth and creamy. The crust is also flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again!


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