Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- CRUST: Place almonds and confectioners sugar in food processor or blender and process until nuts are finely chopped; set aside.
- Cream butter in small mixer bowl.
- Add sugar; mix until light and fluffy.
- Stir in nut mixture and flour.
- Pat dough evenly into greased 8-inch square pan; prick with fork.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until edges are light brown and top is still pale.
- TOPPING: Combine egg yolks and sugar in medium-size heavy saucepan.
- Stir in juice concentrate, butter and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, 6-8 minutes (do not boil).
- When mixture reaches 180° to 185° F on a candy thermometer, remove from heat.
- Stir in food coloring if using, and spread mixture over baked crust.
- Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into bars or diamonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 353.24 Kcal (1479 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 245.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 27.28g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 135.25mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 56.07mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 112.9mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 22.29g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 8.65g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.38g | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.57g | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 43.4mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 379.55 Kcal (1589 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 263.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.31g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 145.33mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 60.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 121.31mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.95g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 9.29g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.48g | 6% | |
| Protein | 7.06g | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 46.6mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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