Apricot Bars

1. 1

   Finely chop apricots in food processor.

2. 2

   Transfer to a 1-quart saucepan and add canned pineapple with juice. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, checking several times to be sure liquid has not evaporated.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 cup sugar and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.

4. 4

   With an electric mixer, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until blended.

5. 5

   Add flour, salt and soda; mix well.

6. 6

   Add nuts and coconut.

7. 7

   Press 2/3 of dry mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Spread pineapple and apricot filling over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over entire filling pressing down gently.

9. 9

   Return to oven and bake 17 to 20 minutes longer.

10. 10

    Cool and cut into bars.

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