apricot pecan meringue bars
These quick and easy fruit filled bars are bound to please every member of your family-since you can change the flavor of of the filling and type of nuts used to suit your taste.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
makes 32 bars
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 3/4 cup crisco solid shortening butter flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon each almond extract and vanilla
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 1 cup apricot preserves or raspberry or your favorite
- TOPPING:
- 3 medium egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans or other nuts
How To Make apricot pecan meringue bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350^. Crust: Blend shortening and extracts in medium bowl. Add sugar while gradually beating. Beat in egg. Blend in flour and salt. Spread this dough evenly in an ungreased 11x7-inch pan. Bake 20 minutes.
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Step 2Remove from oven. Spread preserves over baked layer. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack while making topping.
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Step 3Topping: Beat egg whites and salt until stiff,peaks form ,but not dry. Add sugar gradually while beating. Fold in pecans. Spread topping carefully and evenly over preserves. Bake 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars or squares or triangles.
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Category:
Cookies
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Hungarian
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