tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post8989420903402288077..comments2024-03-24T03:30:48.569-04:00Comments on Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal: Big & Bright Apricot Bars . . . .Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-15936778635661859532019-03-18T09:07:51.330-04:002019-03-18T09:07:51.330-04:00Hi Christine,
Jane of Jane's Sweets here! Tha...Hi Christine, <br />Jane of Jane's Sweets here! Thanks so much for your question. I think if I were going to leave out the ground nuts I'd probably just compensate with an equal amount of flour instead. I think that would work, and I doubt it would cause any problems. <br />Happy baking, Christine, and I'd love to hear how this recipe turns out for you!<br />Warmly,<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544889312932100386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-61793132569883835282019-03-18T02:21:58.683-04:002019-03-18T02:21:58.683-04:00I'm going to give this a try but am making it ...I'm going to give this a try but am making it for a commercial kitchen and we try and avoid any nuts as there are so many with allergies to them these days. Any suggestions on what I could substitute the almond meal with?<br />ThanksChristinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-74440101295070270672012-10-09T20:02:59.915-04:002012-10-09T20:02:59.915-04:00I made these for a church function, and they were ...I made these for a church function, and they were a big hit. I love them. Thanks for sharing a great recipeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-14798862931155644922012-05-04T09:39:29.282-04:002012-05-04T09:39:29.282-04:00Hi Jane, Your photo has been lifted and posted to...Hi Jane, Your photo has been lifted and posted to this website http://yummytastyrecipes.com/?recipe=d36aa4a836983974827a49dae9bc1272 It's being circulated all over Pinterest with a link to that website, so I thought you'd like to know. I searched the recipe and found that it was yours. I can't wait to try it- looks delicious!RecipeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387369904765600870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-86950971214719876692010-09-12T00:09:39.417-04:002010-09-12T00:09:39.417-04:00This blog is wonderful and interesting, i really e...This blog is wonderful and interesting, i really enjoyed reading!!! i must to say the apricot is delicious and contain many vitamin. That is why i prefer to eat it frequently. Actually when i bought my house through <br /><a href="http://www.costaricaindex.com/homes-for-sale-in-costa-rica/" title="costa rica homes for sale" rel="nofollow">costa rica homes for sale</a> i didn´t see an apricot tree. Now i am really happy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369027761964389952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-41194235256876125872010-03-20T21:23:35.076-04:002010-03-20T21:23:35.076-04:00I just finished baking these and tried my first sl...I just finished baking these and tried my first slice. It was amazing! I'm already thinking about a second! I love apricot so these definitely suited my taste. I switched up the recipe a bit- substituting apricot jam instead of the dried apricot mixture since I'm on a budget. I bought whole almonds and mashed them myself. I added 2 cups to the dough and added another cup as a topping before baking. The grating of the dough kept the topping light and I think is definitely necessary. i can't imagine trying to spread the dough evenly over the apricot jam. I cut my dough up into 4 quarters- leaving the extras in the freezer while I grated each piece. The grating was easier than I anticipated. Overall, very tasty! I can't wait to serve these at brunch!Briannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-85487979605436079352010-03-20T08:35:16.603-04:002010-03-20T08:35:16.603-04:00Wow apricot bars! Those look amazing! Though I'...Wow apricot bars! Those look amazing! Though I'm wondering, what is the purpose of grating the dough?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368043148836935624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-56840727462821663232010-03-10T15:46:55.815-05:002010-03-10T15:46:55.815-05:00Oh, Jane, these look delicious. I'm wondering,...Oh, Jane, these look delicious. I'm wondering, though, what is the reason for grating the dough over the top? Is it to give a great texture? In any case, I love the color of these. I love apricots, so I would have no qualms about making these. THANKS!Kate at Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020909094072158951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-38894703213619887612010-03-10T12:42:44.324-05:002010-03-10T12:42:44.324-05:00What an interesting technique with grating frozen ...What an interesting technique with grating frozen dough. I lurrrv apricots and would love to sneak of piece of these bars away 8).Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweetshttp://www.6bittersweets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-61576754211246338692010-03-09T14:19:09.188-05:002010-03-09T14:19:09.188-05:00Guess what? I DO love apricots! These look great!Guess what? I DO love apricots! These look great!katrinahttp://warmvanillasugar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-31481118899861439342010-03-09T13:54:06.424-05:002010-03-09T13:54:06.424-05:00I just discovered your blog through Foodgawker and...I just discovered your blog through Foodgawker and I love it! What great pictures! And these apricot bars look delicious! I love apricot!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438167609177898779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-77298717905950324672010-03-09T06:36:58.557-05:002010-03-09T06:36:58.557-05:00Wow...that looks colourful and delicious. I would ...Wow...that looks colourful and delicious. I would love to try this.MaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-18142145024099063752010-03-08T22:32:00.370-05:002010-03-08T22:32:00.370-05:00Your post & recipe come just in time cos i hav...Your post & recipe come just in time cos i have lots of apricot jam left after my last bake. :) Apricot Bars sounds like something i would like!faithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442407119836426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-81331004550474358702010-03-08T20:00:01.694-05:002010-03-08T20:00:01.694-05:00This looks so vibrant and beautiful! Just discover...This looks so vibrant and beautiful! Just discover your blog today and this is great!Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-37164017715961696272010-03-08T18:32:38.512-05:002010-03-08T18:32:38.512-05:00I love these, Jane. They look so delicious, and i...I love these, Jane. They look so delicious, and it's always nice when a sweet has a redeeming quality-apricots (high fiber, etc.). I might try this if I can find pretty apricots in the bins at the health food store...Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441053969652689705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-21089686019021641772010-03-08T18:03:15.192-05:002010-03-08T18:03:15.192-05:00Hi Ciao Chow Linda,
Thanks for the support! It'...Hi Ciao Chow Linda,<br />Thanks for the support! It's so nice to hear that about my photos. I think I love taking the pictures almost as much as I love baking! <br />:) Jane<br /><br />Hi OneShotBeyond--<br />Many thanks for visiting!<br />Keep on baking,<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-22163755167735892482010-03-08T17:59:44.429-05:002010-03-08T17:59:44.429-05:00Thanks Happy Cook! Glad you like the looks of thes...Thanks Happy Cook! Glad you like the looks of these bars.<br /><br />Hi Marysol, I'd love to hear what you think of them if you make them, Marysol. Keep me posted!<br /><br />Hello Chele,<br />Thanks for stopping by again! :) <br /><br />Hey there Hanaa, I like the apricot and almond combo too. That "frozen shredding" technique is a new one for me. I think it has potential, but I'm not sure I'm crazy about it!<br /><br />Hi Chocolate Shavings,<br />Thanks very much!<br /><br />Hello Lucy, <br />I love the color of apricots<br />too! I'm most fond of fresh ones. Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Hi Tempting Tangles,<br />Your encouragement and kindness is greatly appreciated! I love hearing from you. Many thanks.<br /><br />Hi Arlene (My Casa Bella), <br />It would be tough, indeed, for me to avoid gluten! I hope that problem clears up for you soon. :<br /><br />Dear Louise,<br />Clearly you feel very strongly about this recipe! Sounds like you tried it a few times with unhappy results? I'm sorry you feel so negatively about my post, but I thought I was pretty honest in it and I certainly didn't make them sound like they're the best thing I've ever tasted (my husband really does like them, though), and I suggested a few ways to give them some more zing. In any case, I appreciate your opinion. To each his own!<br />-- JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-79306236868594820462010-03-08T17:42:33.286-05:002010-03-08T17:42:33.286-05:00beautiful bars!beautiful bars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-68173345303895443862010-03-08T17:20:21.669-05:002010-03-08T17:20:21.669-05:00Oh come now - who wouldn't love this? I am def...Oh come now - who wouldn't love this? I am definitely going to make these. Your photos are positively professional looking.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-56305968856008522382010-03-08T17:09:05.120-05:002010-03-08T17:09:05.120-05:00I tried and wasted a LOT of money on this recipe. ...I tried and wasted a LOT of money on this recipe. My BF, 'Big Bear' (David Wyers, the MOST powerful computer salesman in Atlanta) said that they were disgusting!<br /><br />You REALLY disappointed me with this post, and as the co-owner of the SeriousEats website. I feel that I may have to advise Overlord, Ed Levine, to chastise your website.Louise Chiffonade Bresciahttp://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=21664823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-67207744011005069412010-03-08T15:08:37.549-05:002010-03-08T15:08:37.549-05:00Jane, these not only look beautiful they look deli...Jane, these not only look beautiful they look delicious!! If only I could have one now...:(<br />I have to avoid gluten/wheat for awhile so all I could do is drool at your photo.....My Casa Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685205969048010120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-79367457147841282852010-03-08T14:51:28.126-05:002010-03-08T14:51:28.126-05:00In addition to what I wrote you personally, I cann...In addition to what I wrote you personally, I cannot think of another blog that more deserves the Kreative Blogger Award. Every element of it - from the recipes to articles, photos, to mouthwatering photos, is a winner<br />Deb in Idaho<br />http://temptingtangles.blogspot.Deborah at Tempting Tangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459092643094807962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-70258323524914648512010-03-08T14:43:16.543-05:002010-03-08T14:43:16.543-05:00What a sunny bar! I love the bright apricot colour...What a sunny bar! I love the bright apricot colour, and can imagine the gorgeous fruity flavour. Have bookmarked the recipe!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585405037759180474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-35163702845767752932010-03-08T14:42:15.170-05:002010-03-08T14:42:15.170-05:00LOVE apricots - this sounds just perfect!LOVE apricots - this sounds just perfect!Chocolate Shavingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900248703903229677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-56710552595051363642010-03-08T14:34:19.446-05:002010-03-08T14:34:19.446-05:00These bars look beautiful, Jane. I love apricots!!...These bars look beautiful, Jane. I love apricots!! What a great technique for the crumb topping. The dusting of powdered sugar definitely seals the deal. I agree with you that a pinch of spice (probably cinnamon or freshly ground nutmeg) would go really well with this recipe. I also love your use of almonds. I think almonds and apricots pair really well together (I think they're in the same botanical family, not sure). Thanks for sharing the recipe!Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.com