Apricot Squares

• 2 1/2 c. canned apricots, drained
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans

1. Combine canned apricots, 3/4 cup sugar and water; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Cool. Sift flour, salt and soda together.
2. Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding 1 cup sugar; beat well.
3. Blend in dry ingredients.
4. Stir in coconut and pecans.
5. Press 3 cups of this crumbly mixture in bottom and halfway up sides of greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
6. Bake at 400u0b0 for 10 minutes.
7. Spread apricot mixture over crust and sprinkle rest of crumbs over top.
8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Cool; cut in squares.
10. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
11. Makes about 12 servings.

canned apricots, sugar, water, flour, salt, baking soda, butter, sugar, flaked coconut, pecans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=856345 (may not work)