APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS

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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

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, finely diced (10 oz.)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (4 oz.)
3/4 cup almonds, sliced, blanched (2 1/2 oz.)
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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

Leilani Woods
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Natalie Girgis
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really liked these bars. The apricot and almond flavors really shine through.


Rb Saha
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture too.


Nisha Budha
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Santiago Aleman
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The apricots, coconut, and almonds are a perfect match.


Chris Gemmell
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.


Abdul rehman Abbasi
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Eli Custer
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These bars were delicious! The combination of apricots, coconut, and almonds was perfect. The bars were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Nasir Khaan
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I love these bars! They're so moist and flavorful. The apricot, coconut, and almond flavors go together perfectly. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Thubelihle Zwan
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These bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used dried apricots and they worked perfectly. The coconut and almond flavors were also a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.