Apricot Coconut Pecan Bars Recipe
These Apricot Coconut Pecan Bars are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A buttery crust topped with a sweet and nutty apricot filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Filling:
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make the Crust: Combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in butter. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in apricots, coconut, and pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the bars before slicing.
- You can customize by using walnuts instead of pecans or unsweetened coconut for a less sweet version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
