Pineapple Apricot Bars

• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup diced dried apricots
• 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

1. In a large saucepan, bring the pineapple and apricots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts.
3. Press 4 cups of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 minutes. Spread hot pineapple mixture over crust; sprinkle with the remaining coconut mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

pineapple, apricots, sugar, butter, flour, baking soda, salt, coconut, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pineapple-apricot-bars/ (may not work)