Apricot Bars

Directions

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 400° 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.