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....

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

TOAST IN THE OVEN --- THIS ADDS AMAZING FLAVOR
1 1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut (4 oz.)
3/4 c almonds, sliced, blanched (2 1/2 oz.)
COOK IN SAUCEPAN
1 1/2 c dried apricots, finely diced (10 oz.)
1 1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
ADD THESE INGREDIENTS TILL BUTTER IS MELTED
1/2 c unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c honey
1 pinch salt
TRANSFER TO A BOWL & ADD THESE 4 REMAINING
2 1/2 c old fashioned oats
1/2 c all-purpose flour
toasted almonds
toasted coconut

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.

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