Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Rosemary Apricot Bars, a unique dessert that combines the sweet tang of dried apricots with the aromatic essence of fresh rosemary. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With a buttery shortbread base, a luscious apricot filling, and a crunchy topping, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and herbal notes. Easy to make and even easier to share, these bars will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 2 ounces confectioners' sugar (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 8 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (1 3/4 cups)
- 2 cups dried apricots (14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (omit if using California dried apricots)
- 3 3/4 ounces granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (3 1/2 ounces)
- 1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- For the shortbread base, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt until fluffy. Add rosemary and flour; mix until combined. Press into the prepared pan and refrigerate while preheating.
- Bake the base for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Prepare the apricot filling by simmering dried apricots with vinegar, water, lemon juice, sugar, honey, brandy, and salt until thickened. Puree until smooth.
- Make the topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, pecans, salt, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Spread the apricot filling over the cooled base and sprinkle with topping; bake for another 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg