Description
These Apricot Coconut Pecan Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust, sweet apricot filling, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Apricots: In a saucepan, simmer chopped apricots with water until softened. Set aside.
- Make the Crust: Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add apricots, coconut, pecans, flour, and baking powder. Spread over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and browned. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, let the apricot filling cool before mixing.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
