APRICOT PECAN BARS

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"A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren really enjoy the moist sweet bars." Verlene Hendricks writes from Roswell, New Mexico. "Instead of apricot, you can substitute you favorite preserves if you wish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecans, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon preserves over the top., In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Add the coconut and remaining pecans. Sprinkle over preserves. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Joseph Howard
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These bars were a complete disaster! The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too runny. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


freaky artist
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I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter to the crust next time.


Kable Mutlow
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Rj Konok
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I've never made apricot pecan bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Erica Sandoval
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These apricot pecan bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make snack.


Julieanna Chavez
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I made these bars for my family and they were a big hit! My kids especially loved them.


Tecla Barirevhu
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


UnknownReflex
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these bars! The pecan topping is what really makes them special.


Kashif Arman12
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These apricot pecan bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the tart apricots and the sweet pecans.


Saqib Ali Saqi
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Kashif Latif
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These bars were delicious! The apricot filling was perfectly tart and the pecan topping was sweet and crunchy. I will definitely be making these again.


Sumaira Yaseen
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I've made these apricot pecan bars several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the pecans add a nice crunchy texture.


Abdullah Kaleem
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These apricot pecan bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.