Best 7 Swirled Almond Apricot Bark Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and crunchy treat that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion? Swirled almond apricot bark is a delightful confection that combines the nutty flavor of almonds, the sweet tartness of apricots, and the rich creaminess of white chocolate. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious snack that is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT-ALMOND RUGELACH



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A Hanukkah tradition, these rolled cookies are buttery and flaky, with a slick of jam in every bite. They might look rather fancy, but they're easy and fun to make. (This recipe makes 24 cookies.)

Provided by Jenn Louis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, diced
6 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces
3/4 cup apricot jam, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided

Steps:

  • Dough: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter until butter breaks into pea-size pieces. Add cream cheese and process just until incorporated and a mass of dough is formed. Do not overmix or dough will be tough.
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead a couple times to bring dough into a cohesive mass. Divide dough in half and form two flat, round discs; wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for 45 minutes. (At this point, dough can be frozen for several months.)
  • Filling: Lightly flour a work surface and a rolling pin, then roll one disc of dough into a 16-inch round (add more flour to prevent sticking). Evenly spread half the jam in a thin layer, stopping 1 inch from the edge of the dough. Sprinkle half the sugar over the top, followed by half the almonds.
  • Assembly: Trim the outer edge of the dough to make a clean circle all around. Cut dough like a pizza into 12 triangles. Beginning at the wide end, roll up each triangle; place formed rugelach on parchment-lined sheet trays, pointed edge down. Repeat with remaining disc of dough. Freeze for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Bake rugelach until golden, 25-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack, let cool, and serve.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK



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A friend made me a bag of this treat for Christmas and I had to get the recipe for this! A nice treat for the holidays--a perfect mix of cranberries, almonds, and apricots. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Catty96

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

APRICOT ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARK



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This looks like a very nice chewy, crunchy, (heart healthy?) treat, a recipe I couldn't resist filing away for a future 'to-make' date!!!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
1 1/3 cups almonds, toasted, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • In large bowl, melt chocolate carefully.
  • Add 1 cup chopped almonds to chocolate, & stir to combine.
  • Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, & spread with spatula or spoon until there is an even, thin layer.
  • While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle remaining almonds & all the apricots over top of chocolate, pressing down gently to embed them in the chocolate.
  • Place in refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes.
  • Once set, break bark into uneven pieces & serve.
  • If chocolate has not been tempered, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 36.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 4.6

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 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

BARLEY SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND APRICOTS



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This slightly sweet salad makes a very pretty presentation. Use plump and moist dried apricots, not hard and desiccated ones. Use soy yogurt to make this dish vegan.

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h25m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups pearl barley
4 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¾ cup dried apricots, sliced
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.
  • In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.
  • In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Before you begin, ensure all necessary ingredients and equipment are measured, prepped, and ready for use.
  • Toasted Almonds: For a richer flavor, lightly toast the almond slices in a skillet or oven before adding them to the bark.
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate: While semi-sweet chocolate is recommended, feel free to experiment with other types like dark or milk chocolate.
  • Apricot Preserves: For a smoother texture, blend the apricot preserves until they are relatively smooth.
  • Wax or Parchment Paper: Line the baking sheet with wax or parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy removal.
  • Chilling Time: Make sure the bark chills in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Swirled Almond Apricot Bark is a delicious and visually appealing treat that combines the flavors of toasted almonds, sweet apricot preserves, and rich chocolate. With a few simple steps, you can create a stunning confection that is perfect for parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat. The contrasting flavors and textures of this bark make it a favorite among chocolate and fruit lovers alike. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of chocolate and preserves to create your unique variations.

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