Nutty Apricot Bars

Ingredients

12 apricots
1 3/4 c sugar
3/4 c butter
2 c flour all-purpose
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3 oz coconut flaked
1/2 c pecans
1/4 liquid
3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan
1 cup sugar

Instructions

crust, spreading to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut mixture. Bake an additional 30 minutes. Let cool in pan; chill. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 4 dozen. From the Southern Living Cookbook