Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Apricot Coconut Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a chewy crust, a layer of luscious apricot filling, and a topping of coconut that adds a touch of tropical flair. But that's not all! Our collection also boasts a variety of other enticing recipes that are sure to satisfy any sweet craving.
Dive into the creamy goodness of our Coconut Cream Pie, a classic dessert with a rich and velvety filling encased in a flaky crust. Experience the burst of citrusy flavor in our Lemon Bars, a delightful combination of tangy lemon curd and a buttery shortbread crust. For a taste of nostalgia, our Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies will transport you back to simpler times with their chewy texture and comforting flavors.
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With our Apricot Coconut Bars as the star of the show and these additional recipes as supporting acts, you'll have an irresistible repertoire of desserts that will make any occasion special. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS
These bars are packed with fruits and nuts and oats-granola to go! From Food & Wine Magazine(Oct. 2005).
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F. Butter a 10"x15" cookie sheet.Combine 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). Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
- Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour. Spread the mixture in the cookie sheet in an even layer. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden. 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 25.8, Protein 4.6
APRICOT COCONUT BARS
"I created this recipe last winter and have had so many favorable comments from those who've sampled it." Our taste panel, too, just raved about the great apricot flavor and sprinkling of coconut that make these bars so special! Barbara Rohlf - Spirit Lake, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Fold in dried apricots. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, preserves and remaining vanilla. Add remaining eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently spread over cake batter. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS
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....
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden.
- 2. Cut up your dried apricots.
- 3. Combine 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).
- 4. Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
- 5. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour.
- 6. SPREAD 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.
- 7. Let 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.
CHEWY APRICOT COCONUT BARS (DIABETIC)
This is a variation on my Recipe #487220. Came up with this in order to use up some extra dried fruit and to make sure my trays this year looked a little different from prior offerings.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Using a mixer, beat eggs, Splenda and almond flavoring in medium bowl. Blend in in margarine and vanilla.
- Measure out the flour and combine 1 tablespoon with the diced apricots to get the fruit to separate into bits.
- Combine the rest of the flour with the baking powder and salt in small bowl. Stir into egg mixture. Fold in coconut, hazelnuts or almonds, and floured apricots.
- Spread batter evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use ripe apricots. Ripe apricots are sweeter and have a more intense flavor than unripe apricots.
- If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before using.
- Use unsweetened coconut flakes. Sweetened coconut flakes will make the bars too sweet.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough bars.
- Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Overbaking will result in dry bars.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Apricot Coconut Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh apricots, coconut flakes, and a few other simple ingredients. The bars are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tangy flavor. They are also very versatile and can be served as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying treat, give Apricot Coconut Bars a try!
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