Apricot, Coconut and Almond Bars
Apricot, Coconut and Almond Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 241 calories, 4g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 16. Only It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up apricots, honey, coconut, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.
Instructions
Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar and apricots and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender and plump, about 15 minutes.
Drain the apricots and return to the saucepan.
Add the butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook just until the butter is melted.
Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour.
Spread the mixture in the jelly roll pan in an even layer.
Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden.
Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 bars.