Apricot Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup light brown sugar , firmly packed
1 cup flour
3/4 cup dried apricot
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Shortbread: In medium bowl, with mixer, beat butter& sugar till light& fluffy.
Add in flour.
Pat mixture into an 8 by 8 pan.
Bake 12 minutes or till light golden in color.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling: Place apricots in a small saucepan& add just enough water to cover.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Watch carefully & add a bit more water if needed.
Drain apricots, reserving 3 T liquid.
Chop apricots finely.
Combine in saucepan with reserved liquid, lemon peel, sugar,& cornstarch.
Bring to boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring.
Let filling cool 10 minutes& spread over shortbread crust.
Spread with nuts, if desired.
Bake 20 minuts.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Cut into bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	127.21 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.74g	6%
Sodium	182.09mg	8%
Potassium	93.68mg	2%
Total Carbs	22.65g	8%
Sugars	11.88g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	6%
Protein	1.78g	4%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	31.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	388.97 Kcal (1629 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.44g	6%
Sodium	556.78mg	8%
Potassium	286.46mg	2%
Total Carbs	69.25g	8%
Sugars	36.32g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	6%
Protein	5.45g	4%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	2.4mg	4%
Calcium	95.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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