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Apricot bars

Apricot bars
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Ingredients/Components

  • butter or margarine - 6 Tbsp
  • salt - 1/4 tsp
  • brown sugar
  • cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
  • water - 3/4 c
  • eggs, beaten - 2 item
  • flaked coconut
  • all-purpose flour - 1 c
  • dried apricots - 1 c
  • grated orange peel - 2 tsp
  • orange juice - 2 Tbsp

How to make apricot bars:

Cut apricots in small pieces; combine with water; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix flour, butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Press crumbly mixture into greased 11 x 7-inch or 9 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Mix 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt; stir into undrained apricots and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients, reserving a little coconut. Spread apricot mixture over baked crust; sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Bake at 350°for 25 minutes. Cool in pan; cut into bars. Makes 27 to 30 bars.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.

Rating:
Apricot bars
3.6
Average rating: 3.6 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT50M
Total Time: PT50M


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