Ingredients
1
(18.25-oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
1/2
cup butter, softened
1
egg
1/2
cup sugar
1/4
cup all purpose or unbleached flour
4
eggs
2
cups finely chopped dried apricots
1
cup sliced almonds
1/2
cup apricot jam, melted
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; beat at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan.
Bake at 350°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
Meanwhile, in same bowl, combine sugar and flour; mix well. Add 4 eggs; stir with spoon until well blended. Fold in apricots. Gently fold in almonds.
Remove pan from oven. Pour apricot mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Return to oven; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven; gently brush with melted jam. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
