Frozen Almond Apricot Squares

Can be made ahead

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  almonds, toasted
• 1 1⁄3 cups  crushed  vanilla wafers
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  apricot preserves

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients; stir well, and set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture.
2. Sprinkle half of remaining crumb mixture into a 9-inch square pan.
3. Top with half of ice cream and of preserves.
4. Repeat layers.
5. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
6. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or until firm.
7. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.