How to Make Hungarian Fruit Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hungarian fruit squares are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. These delectable pastries are filled with a sweet and tangy fruit filling, and are perfect for serving at breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert. The combination of the flaky pastry and the fruity filling creates a tantalizing treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Originating from Hungary, these fruit squares have become a beloved recipe around the world, and are often fe...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • ¾ cup raspberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 servings

  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix dough well.
  • Separate out 1/4 of the dough and chill in the refrigerator. Press remaining dough into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. Spread apricot preserves on 1/2 the mixture and raspberry preserves on the remaining 1/2.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll out onto a lightly floured board. Cut into 1/2-inch strips and place diagonally across the preserves to form a lattice; press around edges to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and cut into squares. Dust the top with confectioners' sugar; this keeps cookies from sticking and looks nice, too.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 12mg