Title: Chewy Apricot Bars Category: Cooking For A Crowd Sub-Category: Desserts
Instructions:
Chewy Apricot BarsCrumb Crust 3 pounds 6 ounces butter, softened 1 pound 14 ounces all-purpose flour 9 ounces walnuts, chopped 3 pounds brown sugar, firmly packed 1 pound 11 ounces old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 6 ounces sweetened, flaked coconut Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in flour and oats to form soft dough. Press 2/3 of dough evenly into three 12 x 17-inch sheet pans. Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown. About 20 to 25 minutes. Stir nuts and coconut into remaining dough; set aside. Filling 1 pound granulated sugar 1 (#10) can apricot halves, drained 2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 ounces cornstarch 8 ounces apricot nectar 2 ounces butter Combine sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Pur
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