Nutty Apricot Bars Recipe

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Nutty Apricot Bars
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Directions:

  1. Cover apricots with water, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
  3. Coarsely chop apricots, and set aside. Combine reserved apricot liquid and 3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan; simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped apricots.
  5. Cream butter; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  6. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; add floured mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well (mixture will be crumbly). Stir in coconut and pecans.
  7. Pat about three-fourths of coconut mixture into and ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  9. Spread apricot mixture evenly over crust, spreading to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining coconut mixture. Bake an additional 30 minutes.
  11. Let cool in pan; chill.
  12. Cut into bars.
  13. Store in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 497.41 Kcal (2083 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.48g 41%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 663.17mg 28%
Potassium 446.97mg 10%
Total Carbs 64.5g 22%
Sugars 32.57g 130%
Dietary Fiber 5.99g 24%
Protein 5.35g 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 425.97 Kcal (1783 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.67g 41%
Cholesterol 26.12mg 10%
Sodium 567.92mg 28%
Potassium 382.78mg 10%
Total Carbs 55.24g 22%
Sugars 27.89g 130%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 24%
Protein 4.58g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 16%
Calcium 86.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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