Apricot-Caramel-Coconut Bars

 

1

cup slivered Almonds

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1

cup cold butter, cut into pieces

1

cup apricot preserves

1/3

cup caramel topping

3/4

cup shredded coconut

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place almonds. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until finely chopped. Add flour, sugar and butter. Cover; process; using quick on-and-off motions, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
• 2 In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, evenly press half of crumb mixture (about 2 1/2 cups).
• 3 In medium bowl, mix preserves, caramel topping and coconut. Spread over crumb mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over apricot mixture to edges of pan.
• 4 Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.