APRICOT PECAN BARS

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"A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren really enjoy the moist sweet bars." Verlene Hendricks writes from Roswell, New Mexico. "Instead of apricot, you can substitute you favorite preserves if you wish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecans, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon preserves over the top., In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter. Add the coconut and remaining pecans. Sprinkle over preserves. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

lil turd
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots.


Maria Pinto
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot desserts, but these bars are amazing!


Branden Laskowski
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Gyamfi Bernard
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I love the way the apricots and pecans complement each other in these bars.


prem pariyar
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These bars are so good! I can't stop eating them.


eunice bateh
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


Joram Dior
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Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Miss Jannat
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Perfect balance of flavors. The apricots are tart and the pecans are sweet and crunchy.


Tek Khatri
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These bars are delicious! I love the tartness of the apricots and the sweetness of the pecans.


KLAAS Mashika MASHISHI
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These bars are easy to make and always turn out great. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Adam Simmonds
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I love the combination of apricots and pecans in these bars. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Tahir Jaan
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These bars are so delicious! The apricot filling is tart and tangy, while the pecan topping is sweet and crunchy. The crust is buttery and flaky.


Sanqwana Giles
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Abdulah Butt
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These apricot pecan bars were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet apricots, crunchy pecans, and buttery crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.