Crystallized Ginger And Apricot Bars

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco(R))
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk flour, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Beat shortening and sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat flour mixture and cold water into egg mixture until dough is well-combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4
    Press chilled dough into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Spread apricot preserves over the top.
  5. 5
    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before cutting into bars.

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