Apricot Squares

Vegetarian
Apricot Squares
75 min.
32
90kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly treat to serve at your next party or gathering? Look no further than these delightful Apricot Squares! Perfect as an antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, or even a dessert, these squares are sure to impress your guests with their rich flavors and irresistible texture.

To make these delectable treats, you'll need just a handful of simple ingredients, including dried apricots, brown sugar, butter, eggs, flour, and walnuts. The recipe comes together quickly, with a total time of just 75 minutes, and yields 32 scrumptious squares, each packed with 90 calories.

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and greasing an 8x8-inch square pan. Then, it's simply a matter of combining the ingredients, baking, and allowing the squares to cool before cutting and dusting them with confectioners' sugar.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 3.83% protein, 42.23% fat, and 53.94% carbs, these Apricot Squares are a well-rounded treat that will satisfy any sweet or savory craving. So why not give them a try at your next event and enjoy the delicious taste of dried apricots, walnuts, and buttery goodness in every bite?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar for decoration
  • 0.7 cup apricot dried
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose sifted
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
  2. Place apricots and enough water to cover in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain and cool, then chop coarsely.
  4. Cream together the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan, and pack down.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until firm and slightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and brown sugar until well blended.
  8. Combine 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the egg mixture.
  9. Mix in vanilla, walnuts and apricots.
  10. Spread mixture over baked layer.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm.
  12. Let cool on wire racks.
  13. Cut into bars and dip in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories90kcal
Protein3.83%
Fat42.23%
Carbs53.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.64
Glycemic Load
2.35
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4182608722021%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:89.8kcal
4.49%
Fat:4.36g
6.71%
Saturated Fat:2.02g
12.65%
Carbohydrates:12.53g
4.18%
Net Carbohydrates:12.18g
4.43%
Sugar:10.97g
12.19%
Cholesterol:17.86mg
5.95%
Sodium:53.81mg
2.34%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:0.89g
1.78%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.16%
Vitamin A:201.46IU
4.03%
Copper:0.05mg
2.29%
Selenium:1.57µg
2.24%
Phosphorus:17.6mg
1.76%
Iron:0.29mg
1.62%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.61%
Potassium:54.83mg
1.57%
Calcium:15.29mg
1.53%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.5%
Folate:5.91µg
1.48%
Fiber:0.36g
1.42%
Magnesium:5.09mg
1.27%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.09%
Source:Allrecipes