Apricot Nut Bars

Add the resounding crunch of chopped nuts to these light, apricot- filled bars before serving them as a sweet and satisfying after- school snack.

Servings
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots 3/4 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 eggs 2 eggs
  • 1 cup C&H® Granulated Sugar 1 cup C&H® Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • C&H® Confectioners Sugar for sprinkling C&H® Confectioners Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan. 

Step 2

Soak apricots in hot water until soft. Drain well; cut into small pieces.

Step 3

In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture is light and foamy. Add orange rind.

Step 4

In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt together. Blend into egg mixture gradually. Stir in nuts and apricots.

Step 5

Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Set pan on wire rack; cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' or powdered sugar. Cut into 1 1/2x3-inch bars.