Apricot Meringue Bars
Apricot Meringue Bars combine a buttery crust with tangy apricot preserves and fluffy meringue, making a deliciously sweet and tangy treat perfect for dessert lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend margarine or butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and egg yolks together.
- Work in sifted all-purpose flour until the mixture is combined.
- Lightly flour your hands and pat the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spread evenly with apricot preserves.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar.
- Continue beating until meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks.
- Fold in nuts if desired (note: nuts are not listed in ingredients but are mentioned in instructions).
- Spread the meringue over the preserves.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
- Cool on a rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
781
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).