preserved banana bars
I still find lots of my time is spent making cookies. You may be shocked to find out how many Cookie Monsters there are. This is a recipe I find I use quite a bit.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Enjoy these banana bars for breakfast, afternoon tea, or any time you want a great-tasting snack. They're sweet, soft, and moist. Sort of a twist on banana bread. with a hint of apricot (from the apricot preserves). They have a slight crunch from pecans. Try them with or without the vanilla frosting... they're good both ways.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 10 ounces apricot preserves
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium bananas, mashed (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup nuts
- OPTIONAL VANILLA FROSTING
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make preserved banana bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter and brown sugar. -
Step 2Add preserves, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Step 3Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Step 4Add to the creamed mixture.
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Step 5Add the mashed bananas and stir well.
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Step 6Then add the nuts and stir well.
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Step 7Pour into a greased and floured 13”x9” pan.
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Step 8Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
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Step 9Cool the bars.
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Step 10For the frosting combine softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. After the bars have cooled, frost the bars.
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Step 11Cut into bars and enjoy.
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