Good-Cooking - Almond Apricot Bars

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup dried apricots
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted and divided
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder