Best 6 Sun Oven Almond Apricot Bars Recipes

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Sun oven almond apricot bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for a quick bite or a satisfying dessert. Made with a combination of almonds, apricots, and other wholesome ingredients, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan treat, these bars have you covered. And with the help of a sun oven, you can easily make these bars without any added energy or cost.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND APRICOT BARS



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Apricot jam provides the fruit flavor in this small pan of sweet dessert bars shared by Olga Wolkosky of Richmond, British Columbia. "They freeze well and are always a hit," she relates. "They're also good with seedless raspberry jam instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white baking chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares; cut squares in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT ALMOND BARS



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I often bring these treats to Christmas potlucks and parties. A tin of these yummy bars makes a great gift, too. -Lynne Danley, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
ALMOND LAYER:
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste, crumbled into small pieces
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
FROSTING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves., In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth., Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT ALMOND SHORTBREAD BARS



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If you like rich, buttery cookies, you'll like these! I got this recipe from the Ladies Home Journal, June 1990 issue.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h25m

Yield 50 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups blanched almonds, toasted and chopped fine (to toast almonds, bake in preheated 350 oven 10 minutes, cool.)
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat butter and sugar in mixer bowl until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks and vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Mix in flour and toasted almonds until the mixture forms a soft dough.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Press one half into 15x10-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Spread evenly with preserves.
  • Cover completely with remaining dough (flatten pieces with hands and carefully patch on top of preserve layer).
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cut into 3x1-inch bars.
  • Can be made ahead.
  • Wrap and freeze up to 1 month.
  • Thaw wrapped at room temperature.

SUN OVEN ALMOND MACAROONS



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup whole almonds, blanched
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
pinch salt
4 green candied cherries
4 red candied cherries

Steps:

  • Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside 4 whole almonds. Process the remaining almonds and the sugar in a food processor, pulsing, until fine. Add the egg white, almond extract, and salt; pulsing until combined. Divide the mixture into 16 balls and arrange them, 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet. Using moistened hands, slightly flatten the cookies. Press the reserved almonds and the cherries onto the cookies. Bake until lightly brown, about 20 minutes. Cool cookies on a rack. Store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

APRICOT ALMOND BARS



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Make and share this Apricot Almond Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amaloney73

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Mix together melted butter, sugar, flour and vanilla and pour into 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.
  • Cool completely. Spread with apricot preserves.
  • Beat egg whites and almond ext. Add powdered sugar and beat just to mix well. Pour evenly over preserves and sprinkle with blanched almonds.
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 mins or until golden. Cool completely before cutting into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1116.8, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 224.8, Carbohydrate 268.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 152.4, Protein 5

APRICOT JAM BARS



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Delicious, simple jam bars are made with a bit of almond flour for a nutty flavour and rustic texture.

Provided by DREVILFROG

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick butter
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups apricot jam, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until smooth; beat in egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  • Press 1/2 of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Spread apricot jam evenly over the dough. Drop remaining dough in small spoonfuls evenly over the jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use 1/2 cup less flour.
  • For a crispier bar, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • If you don't have a sun oven, you can bake these bars in a conventional oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Be sure to use a baking dish that is at least 9x13 inches in size, as the batter will spread out during baking.
  • If you don't have dried apricots, you can use other dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • For a more tart bar, use unsweetened dried apricots.
  • If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Sun Oven Almond Apricot Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or breakfast, these bars are sure to be a hit.

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