Name: Apricot and Almond Slice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 125 g soft butter; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 2 egg; 1 1/4 cup almond meal; 2 tbs plain flour sifted; 400 g canned apricot drained halved; 1 tbs apricot jam

by twin2 Last updated on 07/09/2019

A beautiful slice that the whole family enjoys. - twin2

Ingredients

125 g soft butter
1/3 cup caster sugar
2 egg
1 1/4 cup almond meal
2 tbs plain flour sifted
400 g canned apricot drained halved
1 tbs apricot jam

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 17 cm x 28 cm slab pan and line with baking paper.
Step 2

Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and eggs in a bowl until well combined.
Step 3

Stir in almond meal and flour, and mix well.
Step 4

Spread mixture into slab pan. Place apricots, cut side up, on top, pressing in slightly.
Step 5

Bake slice for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Step 6

Place jam in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Brush warm jam over hot slice. Cool completely in pan, then cut into pieces.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

If the apricot halves are large, you may need to cut them in half. Store slice in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving. Can be made successfully using gluten free plain flour instead.