Apricot-Caramel-Coconut Bars

Apricot-Caramel-Coconut Bars
Apricot-Caramel-Coconut Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 111 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 36. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up apricot preserves, coconut, caramel topping, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 3 hours.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350F. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place almonds. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until finely chopped.
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2
Add flour, sugar and butter. Cover; process; using quick on-and-off motions, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
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3
In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, evenly press half of crumb mixture (about 2 1/2 cups).
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4
In medium bowl, mix preserves, caramel topping and coconut.
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5
Spread over crumb mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
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Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over apricot mixture to edges of pan.
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7
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs
Servings36
Health Score0
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