PINEAPPLE APRICOT BARS

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A buttery crust holds an apricot and pineapple filling in this dessert. The recipe comes from a cruise. - Jane Bricker, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup diced dried apricots
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the pineapple and apricots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Press 4 cups of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Spread hot pineapple mixture over crust; sprinkle with the remaining coconut mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Aiden Smyth
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


El Compa Vic
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the crust. They turned out great!


Da_Homie _Ghost
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe they're gluten-free!


Bilalgaming
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Crystal Jernigan
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pineapple and apricots. They're also a great snack or dessert to take to a potluck.


Naveed ashraf
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Jacob Granados
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the pineapple and apricot flavors complement each other.


MD.KAMRUL HASSAN
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Khelina Ndhlovu
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These bars were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit of extra butter or oil to the crust next time.


Sam Louis
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I love the combination of pineapple and apricot in these bars. They're so refreshing and perfect for a summer party.


Hammad nasir
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use fresh pineapple instead of canned.


Riane Gaffey
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. They're so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again!


Aidan Lucas
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a great treat for a party or bake sale.


Rose Daukei
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed these bars. The apricot flavor really shines through and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Dieketseng Maboea
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These pineapple apricot bars were a hit at my last potluck! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.