Description
Buttery Apricot Coconut Crumble Bars with chewy coconut and sweet homemade apricot filling make an easy dessert for holidays, bake sales, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups medium-cut dried coconut
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup butter, cut into small cubes
- 3 cups finely chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, coconut, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Combine chopped apricots, sugar, and boiling water in a saucepan and simmer until thick like jam.
- Spread the apricot filling evenly over the crust layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling and lightly press down.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until light golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into 36 bars.
Notes
- Use high-quality apricot jam instead of homemade filling if desired.
- Toast the coconut lightly for richer flavor.
- Refrigerate before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Freeze bars in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20