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Apricot Crumb Bars

Apricot Crumb Bars

Makes about 14-16 2 x 3-inch bars

Use 9 x 12 inch-banking pan

Ingredients

Base

Dry

2 C flour

½ C shredded coconut

½ C powdered sugar

¼ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

Wet

1 Can coconut milk, solid part

4 Tbsp vegetable shortening

2 Tbsp lemon zest

1 C apricot preserves

Crumbs

1/3 C of the base dough

¼ C flour

Directions

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well. Once incorporated remove about 1/3^rd C of the dough and set aside.
Lightly spray oil your baking pan, press in the base dough, then scoop on the apricot preserves and spread evenly on the surface of the dough.
For the crumbs, work the flour into the dough you set aside. Use your hands to break apart and crumble your dough. You can also use a knife to run through your crumbs in a chopping manner to make smaller and even. Take the crumbs and sprinkle on top of the preserve layer until evenly distributed.
Set your oven at 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes. Crumbs will begin to lightly brown when ready. Set aside to cool before cutting. Cut out desired sized bars. Store in your fridge. Enjoy!