Apricot Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup white flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup dried apricots
1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
1 tbsp cashews, chopped
1/3 cup maple syrup
ICING
1 cup icing sugar
2 tbsp shortening
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp apple juice
Instructions:
Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & salt. Stir in
the apricots & nuts. Add the syrup. Stir until the mixture forms a
thick batter.
Spread the batter into a lightly oiled 8" X 8" baking pan (it is hard
work, but it will cover -- trust me!). Bake at 350F for 30 to 35
minutes or until the bars test done. Allow to cool slightly, cut into
bars. When completely cool, spread with icing & drizzle some melted
chocolate over the top if desired.
ICING: Cream together sugar & shortening. Add remaining ingredients
& beat until smooth. Makes 1/2 cup.
Recipe by Mark Satterly
Servings: 18
