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Apricot-Coconut Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Jo Whattam PHOTO BY: BISHOPV

"The yummiest apricot-coconut squares you've ever tasted!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 45 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and 1 cup flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, chop, and set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and chopped apricots. Stir in coconut, if desired. Pour over the prepared crust.
  4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by MOOCHIECAT
Really great, and a nice change from the usual chocolatey stuff I always end up making at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by LAURELP52
I made these for Christmas, along with several other cookies. THESE were gone first! I had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by JACTAN
This tasted very good. I have made other apricot slices/bars before, but there were more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by Anita
I came home from the market with some dried apricots, and wanted to make a dessert. I tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by SABINE WILSON
These bars come out tender and chewy. I took them to work and they disappeared. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by BLACKVELVETRAV
I made these with my son for Teacher Appreciation day. They were a big hit with everyone who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by Kristen
Pretty good tasting, except the crust is very thin and crispy. I might recommend using a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by MISTY 179
What a lovely square. It was easy to make and tastes terrific. Freezes well also. Thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by GIZMO911