Apricot Squares

By CarrieG

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 1 c flour
• 1/4 c sugar
• Filling
• 2/3 c dried apricots
• 1 c water
• 3 egg yolks
• 3/4 c packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• ICING
• 1 3/4 c icing sugar
• 1/4 c butter
• 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 c butter 1

Preparation

Step 1

Press onto bottom of a 9 In pan
Bake at 325 for about 20 min-until golden

Dice apricots into small pieces and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer about 20 min-until most of the water has been absorbed and apricots are tender, set side

Beat egg yolks 1 min add brown sugar and beast 1 min. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt
Mix well; blend in apricot mixture; spread over base Bake 30-40 min or until top springs back
Beat icing sugar into butter to make a smooth spreadable consistency. Blend in lemon rind and juice