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

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.