Apricot Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse apricots.
2. 2
   Cover with water; boil for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   Chop cooled apricots.
5. 5
   Mix into crumbs with a pastry blender the butter, sugar and 1 cup flour.
6. 6
   Press crumbs into a square 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
7. 7
   Bake for 25 minutes at 350°.
8. 8
   With a whisk, beat eggs lightly.
9. 9
   Add brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla.
10. 10
    Stir until smooth.
11. 11
    Add chopped apricots. Spread apricot mixture over just out of the oven hot baked layer; bake another 30 minutes.