apricot, coconut and almond bars
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If you enjoy a chewy fruit and nut bar, this recipe is for you. It is a really satisfying and the flavor combination is the perfect combination. It’s healthy & fun to make. They are very satisfying treat for after school, a camping trip or dessert after dinner. I’ve eaten them for breakfast with a cup of hot coffee as well.
This recipe comes from Food & Wine magazine Oct. 2005.
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yield
16 bars or 32 smaller bars
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For apricot, coconut and almond bars
- TOAST IN THE OVEN --- THIS ADDS AMAZING FLAVOR
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1 1/2 csweetened flaked coconut (4 oz.)
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3/4 calmonds, sliced, blanched (2 1/2 oz.)
- COOK IN SAUCEPAN
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1 1/2 cdried apricots, finely diced (10 oz.)
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1 1/2 cwater
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1/2 csugar
- ADD THESE INGREDIENTS TILL BUTTER IS MELTED
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1/2 cunsalted butter (1 stick)
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1/3 cbrown sugar
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1/4 choney
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1 pinchsalt
- TRANSFER TO A BOWL & ADD THESE 4 REMAINING
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2 1/2 cold fashioned oats
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1/2 call-purpose flour
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toasted almonds
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toasted coconut
How To Make apricot, coconut and almond bars
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1PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES
Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. -
2Cut up your dried apricots.
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3Combine water, sugar and apricots in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender and plump (about 15 minutes).
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4Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
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5Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour.
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6SPREAD THE MIXTURE IN THE LINED COOKIE SHEET PAN. BAKE FOR 20 TO 25 MINUTES.
Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 bars.
Note:
The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. -
7Let cool on a rack, then cut into BARS.
Note:
The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 OR 4 days. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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