Apricot Bars - 1

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	White flour
1/3 cup	53g / 1.9oz	Brown sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Dried apricots
1 tablespoon	15ml	Walnuts - chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Cashews - chopped
1/3 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Maple syrup
		Icing
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Icing sugar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Shortening
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Vanilla
1 tablespoon	15ml	Apple juice

Recipe Instructions

Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Stir in the apricots and 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 and drizzle some melted chocolate over the top if desired.

ICING: Cream together sugar and shortening. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Makes 1/2 cup.

Source:
Emeril Lagasse

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