Best 7 Apricot Filled Triangles Recipes

APRICOT-PISTACHIO TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Once the flour is incorporated according to dough recipe, beat in dried apricots and pistachios. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape each into a 10-inch-long triangular log. Wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours.
• Slice dough crosswise slightly thicker than 1/8 inch. Reshape if needed. Bake at 350 degrees on parchment-lined baking sheets until firm, 12 to 14 minutes.

APRICOT-FILLED TRIANGLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook apricots and water over low heat for 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool slightly; transfer to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening with milk. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 teaspoon apricot filling in the center of each. Bring 3 edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

APRICOT-HAZELNUT TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Press dough into a greased 8-in. square baking pan; spread with preserves. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, water and remaining sugar; stir in hazelnuts. Spread over preserves., Bake until edges are golden brown and center is set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cut into sixteen 2-in. squares. Cut squares into triangles. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Dip 1 side of each triangle halfway into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

EASY APRICOT TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Pre heat the oven to 375'F/190'C.
• On a floured board cut the pastry with a sharp knife into four squares.
• Place a tablespoon of apricot conserve on to the middle of each square of pastry.
• Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of each with a little cold water and fold each square over to form a triangle.
• Gently press the edges together.
• Place carefully on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20minutes, or until risen and golden brown.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool a little then dust generously with the sifted icing sugar and serve.
• *If you don't have ready rolled pastry just use 8oz/225g ready puff pastry and roll out on floured board to make a 10"/25cm square, then cut into four squares.

APRICOT-FILLED TRIANGLES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook the apricots and water over low heat for 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and apricots are soft. Cool sightly; transfer to a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Add sugar; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, melt shortening and milk. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the saucepan. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 teaspoon apricot filling in the center of each. Bring three edges together over filling, overlapping slightly (a small portion of filling will show in the center); pinch edges gently. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

APRICOT CRESCENT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Blend butter, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and salt until well blended.
• Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
• Divide dough into thirds. Keep dough in the refrigerator while working on one portion at a time. Roll each portion into a 12 1/2x10-inch rectangle. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
• Place a dot, about 1/4 teaspoon, of preserves in the center of each square. Bring up two diagonal corners to the center, pinching together to seal, or secure with a toothpick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until firm, but not brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Sift remaining powdered sugar over the cooled cookies.

GLAZED APRICOT TWISTS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12- by 10-inch rectangle, then cut in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 4 (5- by 3-inch) strips (for a total of 8 strips).
• Spread each strip with 1/2 tablespoon jam, then fold strips in half lengthwise to form 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist each strip 3 times and place on baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer twists to a rack set over a sheet of parchment. Stir together confectioners sugar, cream, and lemon juice until smooth, then brush over warm twists. Serve warm.