Apricot Jam Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter or margarine with 3/4 cup sugar and lemon rind until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, salt and soda.
4. 4
   Blend into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Spread batter in 12 x 8-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Cover batter with jam.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until stiff, but still moist. Add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until meringue forms stiff peaks.
8. 8
   Fold in nuts.
9. 9
   Spread on apricot jam layer.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until firm.
11. 11
    Cut into squares and cool.
12. 12
    Makes 48 (2-inch) squares.