PISTACHIO APRICOT BARS

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Mom tops a pistachio crust with apricot preserves and more chopped nuts to make these moist and buttery shortbread-like bars. They're the perfect dessert for a Syrian menu. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
Additional chopped pistachios, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pistachios. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread with preserves., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish with additional pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Maisalam Mohamad
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. I would make them again.


Sheyla Khamisi
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out as gooey as I thought they would.


Joseph j Alpha
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert.


lugoloobi denis
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I think these bars would be even better if they were served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


NOUMAN HUSNAIN
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I'm going to try making these bars again with different nuts, like walnuts or pecans.


Abdullah Al Ahad
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out quickly! Everyone loved them.


Beth Farmer
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I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone who loves apricots and pistachios.


Joan Kiwanuka
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These bars were really easy to make. I didn't have any problems with the recipe.


Yahya Mohammed
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I used dried apricots instead of fresh apricots and they worked just fine.


md mdhumayunkabir
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I had some trouble finding pistachio pudding mix, but I was able to make my own using a recipe I found online. The bars turned out great!


Kani Kaniska
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Kiran Sunar
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The pistachio flavor really shines through.


Milandinho Pro.
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These bars were so good! I loved the combination of flavors. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Uu Uu
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I made these bars for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly.


Sandi Daynes
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These pistachio apricot bars were a hit! The combination of sweet apricots and nutty pistachios was perfect. The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.