Apricot Filled Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots, diced (about 6 oz.)
1 c. crushed pineapple
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut

Preparation

Place apricots and undrained pineapple in saucepan.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix in 1/2 cup sugar and simmer 5 minutes longer; cool.