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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is such a wonderful dessert...apricot filling in between a flaky buttery tasting crust and filling. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions) |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon lemon extract |
3 cups flour |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan OR 11 x 7 pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
4. Add egg and extract, mix well.
5. Combine the flour, orange peel, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
6. Set aside one-third for topping.
7. Press remaining dough lightly into a greased baking pan.
8. Combine preserves, lemon juice and peel; spread evenly over crust.
9. Sprinkle reserved dough over filling.
10. Bake 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Cool on wire rack.
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