These shortbread bars are a delightful summer dessert and perfect for picnics. INGREDIENTS: Apricot Filling: 3 cups dried apricots 3 cups water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Shortbread Crust and Topping: 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1...Read More

Be sure to use the flavorful dried Blenheim apricots from the farmers’ markets. INGREDIENTS: Shortbread Crust: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste* 2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt Apricot Filling: 3 cups dried apricots 3 cups water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur Pinch...Read More

Our favorite apricots to use for these bars are the flavorful heritage Blenheims. The flavor is extraordinary. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ripe apricots, cut in half and pits removed 3/4 cup sugar, use more or less depending on the ripeness and sweetness of apricots 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) 1 cup all-purpose flour...Read More