Apricot and Almond Traybake

Apricot and Almond Traybake

delicious, quick and simple

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 355 °F
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

232
Calories
14g
Fat
70mg
Cholesterol
95mg
Sodium
24.7g
Carbohydrate
3.5g
Protein
Apricot and Almond Traybake

Recipe Description

This Apricot and Almond Traybake is a no fuss simple sweet treat which you can prepare in just 15 minutes. Apricot and ground almonds make a really nice combination – the sweetness of the apricot sets of the nuttiness of the almond.

To make this traybake, start by creaming butter and sugar together. Add eggs and gently fold in the flour and ground almonds. Transfer to a baking pan and press apricot halves into the top. Sprinkle with sugar and bake in the oven until cooked. Enjoy with coffee or tea!

To make Apricot and Almond Traybake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apricot and Almond Traybake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking dish

    1 min
    Step 1 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Cream 220 grams of butter and 220 grams of sugar together in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add eggs

    3 min
    Step 3 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Add 4 eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.

  4. 4

    Add flour, almonds, baking powder and vanilla

    3 min
    Step 4 - Apricot and Almond TraybakeStep 4 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Fold in 170 grams of flour, 50 grams of ground almonds, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mixture to the baking dish

    1 min
    Step 5 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

  6. 6

    Top with apricots and sugar

    1 min
    Step 6 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Smooth the top and press the almonds into the cake mixture. I usually make a pattern of every other one turned up and one face down. Sprinkle with caster sugar to sweeten the fruit.

  7. 7

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 7 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool traybake

    60 min
    Step 8 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Leave the traybake cool on a wire rack.

  9. 9

    Cut into squares

    2 min
    Step 9 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Apricot and Almond Traybake

    Serve with morning coffee or afternoon tea.

This Apricot and Almond Traybake is a great combination of apricot and almond. Try this recipe soon and come back to let me know what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Xoxo
January 28, 2025
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Wow, this Apricot and Almond Traybake is sooo good! I whipped it up for my husband's bday and it was a hit! Super easy, like 15 mins, and the flavor combo is just perfection. I mean, who doesn't love a yummy treat with their coffee! Def gonna make this again.

Zoe
January 5, 2024
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Absolutely loved it! I made it for my friends and they couldn't stop raving. Super easy and tasted fantastic! Can't wait to make it again soon!

Kenny
October 20, 2023
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Super delicious treat! My family loved it, especially with coffee after dinner. Made it for our anniversary, and it was a hit. So easy to prepare in no time! Will definitely bake again soon.

Whitney Adams
October 5, 2023
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Made this traybake for a friends gathering and it vanished in seconds. The apricots and almonds worked perfectly together. So easy and delish, I might keep this my secret weapon for future events.

Grace
October 1, 2023
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Delicious, everyone loved it at my gathering.

Rosey
September 21, 2023
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So easy and yummy! Made this for tea and it vanished! Reminds me of grandma's treats.

Kelly Anderson
April 4, 2023
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So easy and delicious!

Bella98
November 14, 2022
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This Apricot and Almond Traybake is superb! I made it for my husband's birthday, and it was a hit. The flavors blend so well, and it was super easy to whip up. I love how quick it is to prepare, and it pairs wonderfully with my afternoon tea!

GlamGirl75
September 4, 2021
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Yum!

Valerie
August 12, 2021
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Simply addicting treat! Made this with my kids after school, and it was a hit! The flavors blend so well, we couldn't stop eating it!

Laura Smith
April 13, 2021
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Amazing. I made this for my kids' snack and they loved it. So easy to prepare and the flavors are just perfect together. Everyone should try it.

Rina
February 22, 2021
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Superb! I made this traybake with my kids after school. They loved pressing the apricots in. It's now our favorite treat!

Maria Rossi
September 21, 2020
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Sooo yummy treat!

Eddie
September 14, 2020
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Delish! I whipped this up in no time yesterday before our coffee catch-up. The apricots were juicy and went perfectly with the almonds. My wife loved it and it brought back memories of baking with my mom when I was a kid. Definitely a hit!

Athina
July 16, 2020
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delicious apricot treat!

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