Apricot Slice (Bars)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C ( 350 - 360°F ).
2. 2
   Soak the apricots in the milk and set aside for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Using electric beaters, cream the margarine with the sugar.
4. 4
   To the cream margarine - add the eggs and beat well. Add the flour, vanilla and coconut. Then add the apricot and milk mixture.
5. 5
   Spread the mixture into a greased slice tin ( 18 x 7 inches).
6. 6
   Bake for 30 minutes
7. 7
   Slice can be topped with lemon icing if desired and more cocnut sprinkled over for decoration.
8. 8
   Cool slice in the tin and cut when cold.