Not long ago, Living the Gourmet received a special request for a sweet treat by one of our dearest readers, Petronela, author of the blog, Why I Wake Up Every Day.
We've been toiling in our kitchen to come up with a dessert and I must say, I think Mom and I have outdone ourselves with this one.
Try it & love it!!
Shortbread and Dried Fruit Bars!!!
For Shortbread Crust you will need:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup AP flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dried Fruit Bar filling you will need:
1 cups dried apricots
½ cup water
¼ cup sugar
1/3 cup mixed berry marmalade
Handful of chopped walnuts
Handful of dark chocolate morsels
1 tablespoon honey
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Line the button and sides of a baking dish with foil.
Combine all ingredients needed for the shortbread crust and pressed down on the button of the prepared dish. Bake for about 20-25 minutes of until edges are slightly golden.
In a small saucepan, boil dried apricots with water and sugar. Remove from heat, let cool and then finely chop apricots.
In a small bowl, mixed together the apricots with the berry marmalade, walnuts, chocolate and honey. Spread over the shortbread crust and set aside.
In a small bowl, mixed together the apricots with the berry marmalade, walnuts, chocolate and honey. Spread over the shortbread crust and set aside.
Repeat the directions for the Shortbread crust.
Cover the berry mixture with another shortbread crust. Pat down and bake once more for about 20-25 minutes.
Cover the berry mixture with another shortbread crust. Pat down and bake once more for about 20-25 minutes.
Let cool completely on a cooling rack before serving. Enjoy!!
With Love,
Catherine & Tammy♥
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The Mom Chef says
As one of those who will benefit from your toiling, I thank you. These look amazing!
Kim says
It really is an awesome sweet treat! The shortbread crust and the sweet garnish, what a great combination!
Elpiniki says
Great idea! I love all fruit sweets!
mia xara says
I will say YUMMMMY!What a nice blend of flavors!Thank you both ladies for posting!Have a great week!
Federica says
Adoro gli shortbread e la loro croccante scioglievolezza. Con l'aggiunta dei frutti rossi li hai resi ancora più golosi e irresistibili. Un abbraccio cara, buona settimana
Petra says
I'll have to try this soon. Blessings, my friend!
David says
Catherine, Thanks for passing on this shortbread & fruit recipe! It sounds and looks great... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Joanne says
I LOVE the buttery deliciousness of shortbread, especially when paired with fruit! These look perfect!
Lyndsey says
These look so good. I would love one with a good cup of coffee.